Chief Chemist Salary in Berkeley, CA

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How much does a Chief Chemist make in Berkeley, CA? The average Chief Chemist salary in Berkeley, CA is $144,819 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $110,526 and $241,178. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Chemist

Origin Mining Company - Kingman , AZ

Experience interpreting results from wet chemistry and instrumental chemical analyses. * Experience in analytical method development. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * High ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Analytical Chemist

AIR COMPANY - New York , NY

Stafford Sheehan (CTO). Our team spans a diverse group of world-leading experts in chemistry, engineering and technological development and deployment. AIR COMPANY is backed by capital partners ...

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CTO / Aqueous Battery Chemist or Engineer

Coulomb Technology - Somerset , NJ

Master's or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline. * Minimum of 3 years of "Industry" experience with aqueous battery chemistries, preferably with ...

LinkedIn - 25 days ago

Senior Chemist

Automation Personnel Services - Hartsville , TN

Senior Chemist Automation Personnel Service is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior ... CIO Views Magazine. Equal Opportunity Employer APSHuntsville

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Formulation Chemist

Connecticut Innovations - Woodbridge , CT

In November 2023, P2 Science announced the appointment of Oihana Elizalde, PhD as Chief Executive ... Formulation Chemist We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Formulation Chemist to join our ...

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Senior Director, Process Chemistry

RAPT THERAPEUTICS - South San Francisco , CA

... CMO). You will be required to mentor scientists and direct experiments conducted in-house to ... Represent process chemistry at CMC meetings to provide assessments, evaluations, status, issues ...

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What does a Chief Chemist do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Chemist

Recommend and specify materials for specific design and field applications.

July 20, 2022

Develops elastomeric materials for new equipment, and develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of elastomeric technical problems.

October 09, 2022

Support day-to-day activities associated with new elastomer development and testing.

November 30, 2022

Provide internal elastomer consulting services.

February 04, 2023

Lead or supervisory experience.

March 10, 2023

Prepare documentation and reports as required.

March 26, 2023

Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products and tests.

April 13, 2023

Plan, conduct, track and report elastomer investigations.

May 11, 2023

Assist in the review and solution of manufacturing problems related to elastomer production.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Chemist in Berkeley, CA

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110526

241178

144819

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241178

144819

What is the average salary for Chief Chemist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Chemist in Berkeley, CA. The base salary for Chief Chemist ranges from $110,526 to $241,178 with the average base salary of $144,819. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,526 to $241,178 with the average total cash compensation of $144,819.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$144,819	$110,526 - $241,178
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$144,819	$110,526 - $241,178

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Chemist Salary Near Berkeley, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Berkeley, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,526 - $241,178	COMPARE TO Berkeley, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,814 - $224,349	COMPARE TO Berkeley, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,345 - $240,783	COMPARE TO Berkeley, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,920 - $222,398	COMPARE TO Berkeley, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,244 - $247,109	COMPARE TO Berkeley, CA
CITY, STATE San Francisco, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,244 - $247,109	COMPARE TO Berkeley, CA

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About Berkeley, California

Berkeley (/ˈbɜːrkli/ BURK-lee) is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California. It is named after the 18th-century Irish bishop and philosopher George Berkeley. It borders the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border with Contra Costa County generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills. The 2010 census recorded a population of 112,580. Berkeley is home to the oldest campus in the University of California system, the University of California, B...

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