Laboratory Research Assistant Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

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How much does a Laboratory Research Assistant make in Grand Rapids, MI? The average Laboratory Research Assistant salary in Grand Rapids, MI is $55,936 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $46,813 and $66,530. 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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Analytical Chemist/Laboratory Technologist

Amalgamated Research LLC - Twin Falls , ID

ANALYTICAL CHEMIST / LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST Amalgamated Research LLC - Twin Falls, Idaho ... and centrifuge. · Assist in the development of novel analytical / instrumentation methods

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Research Assistant II

Portland VA Research Foundation - Portland , OR

Research Assistant II FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: $50,620/annually Position Summary Assist in research ... Participate in laboratory and biosafety training and maintain safe laboratory practices

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Laboratory Assistant

B2S Life Sciences LLC - Franklin , IN

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for preparing samples for analysis or experimentation ... The lab assistant plays a vital role in supporting the research efforts of scientists by ensuring ...

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Power System Engineer/Researcher

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Power System Engineer/Researcher to work in our ... mission space; assist the successful implementation (cost, schedule, safety, security ...

Energy Central - 2 days ago

Agricultural Research Laboratory Technician

Horizon Ag-Products - Denver , CO

Agricultural Research Laboratory Technician Horizon Technology Company ("HTC") is a leading ... Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist in setting up and maintaining plant growth studies ...

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Research Assistant

Urology America, MSO - Austin , TX

Research Assistants support the Clinical Research Team with subject recruitment, diagnostic testing, laboratory specimen collection, communications with patients, study sponsors, and investigators ...

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What does a Laboratory Research Assistant do?

Common responsibilities of a Laboratory Research Assistant

Follows established procedures to prepare solutions, media and reagents using arithmetical calculations for measuring.

September 09, 2022

Prepare samples for delivery to target laboratories in accordance with specific study procedures and approved methods and protocols.

October 22, 2022

Provides general support for the clinical research protocols, laboratory procedures, protocol implementation and data entry.

December 19, 2022

Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control activities including performance of reagent and supply validation.

January 11, 2023

Adhere to all local, federal and international regulations regarding the dispatch of specimens to and from collaborating labs.

March 21, 2023

Assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations and computer graphics for publications along with training/guiding students and or other laboratory personnel.

April 03, 2023

Performs processing of multiple blood samples collected during research tests including sorting, labeling, storing and sample distribution to various laboratories.

April 25, 2023

Maintains research data in laboratory notebook, writes summary reports and reports findings to investigator.

April 29, 2023

Demonstrate pleasant and positive interactions with others to meet customer expectations, and provide follow up with customers.

May 09, 2023

Contribute and write material for reports, publications, journal articles, and abstracts.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Laboratory Research Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI

Average Base Salary

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68852

57338

What is the average salary for Laboratory Research Assistant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Laboratory Research Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Laboratory Research Assistant ranges from $46,813 to $66,530 with the average base salary of $55,936. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,599 to $68,852 with the average total cash compensation of $57,338.

View Average Salary for Laboratory Research Assistant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,936	$46,813 - $66,530
Bonus	$1,401	$786 - $2,323
Total Pay	$57,338	$47,599 - $68,852

* 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.

Laboratory Research Assistant Salary Near Grand Rapids, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,803 - $66,516	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,138 - $64,150	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,096 - $66,932	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,827 - $67,970	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,717 - $66,393	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,692 - $66,358	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI

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About Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...

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