Medical Scientist Salary in Walnut Creek, CA

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How much does a Medical Scientist make in Walnut Creek, CA? The average Medical Scientist salary in Walnut Creek, CA is $122,283 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,701 and $147,354. 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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Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - Northwest Region

Biogen - Seattle , WA

About this role The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a part of North America US Medical, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and ...

Resume-Library - 4 days ago

Medical Science Liaison, Virology (West)

The Medical Affairs Company (TMAC) - Portland , OR

Medical Science Liaison, Virology - West (South CA, North CA and PNW area) Serving as a value-added resource and extension of The Company's US Medical Affairs organization, the Medical Science ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Medical Science Liaison, MA, RI - GI

AstraZeneca - Worcester , MA

We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join us in our GI division! This role serves as the local medical voice of AZ in the disease area of interest and builds a local medical strategy to ...

Diversity Inc. - 10 days ago

1099 Senior Medical Science Liaison - 1 Year East Coast Remote

Hays - Las Vegas , NV

Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology Company: Confidential (Small Biotech Company) Location: Remote (Anywhere East Coast), USA About the Company: Our client is a fast-paced, clinical-stage ...

LinkedIn - 24 days ago

Senior Medical Science Liaison- Pain (South Florida)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Field , NM

Job Description The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) will play a crucial role in supporting the pain program, with a specific focus on near-term launch. The Sr MSL serves as a scientific ...

myGwork - 23 days ago

Medical Science Liaison West 2906686

IQVIA Argentina - Los Angeles , CA

Medical Science Liaison The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will deliver scientific training to HCPs and Media regarding current and future adjunctive therapies and skincare solutions. The MSL will ...

JobLeads - 28 days ago

What does a Medical Scientist do?

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Participates in the lab Performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results and implementing corrective action recommendations.

August 06, 2022

Performs laboratory procedures to obtain results for physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using established protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.

September 15, 2022

Review the worldwide medical/scientific literature to identify information applicable for inclusion in aggregate reports and for potential signals.

December 26, 2022

Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

February 10, 2023

Required - Ability to recognize inappropriate orders, specimens, requisitions and follow established corrective procedures.

February 18, 2023

Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact on a professional and technical level with DoD, academic, industry, and other stakeholders.

February 25, 2023

Provide research expertise and program support to the Naval Advanced Medical Development Program Manager (PM) regarding procurements, schedules, technical risk, user impact, and technology transfer efforts.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Medical Scientist in Walnut Creek, CA

Average Base Salary

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103701

147354

122283

Average Total Cash Compensation

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103932

147678

122396

What is the average salary for Medical Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Scientist in Walnut Creek, CA. The base salary for Medical Scientist ranges from $103,701 to $147,354 with the average base salary of $122,283. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,932 to $147,678 with the average total cash compensation of $122,396.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,283	$103,701 - $147,354
Bonus	$113	$231 - $324
Total Pay	$122,396	$103,932 - $147,678

* 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.

Medical Scientist Salary Near Walnut Creek, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Walnut Creek, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,544 - $137,184	COMPARE TO Walnut Creek, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,786 - $147,475	COMPARE TO Walnut Creek, CA
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,786 - $147,475	COMPARE TO Walnut Creek, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,616 - $147,233	COMPARE TO Walnut Creek, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,926 - $139,149	COMPARE TO Walnut Creek, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,559 - $151,416	COMPARE TO Walnut Creek, CA

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About Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, about 16 miles (26 kilometres) east of the city of Oakland. With a total estimated population of 69,122, Walnut Creek serves as a hub for its neighboring cities because of its location at the junction of the highways from Sacramento and San Jose (I-680) and San Francisco/Oakland (SR-24) and its accessibility by BART. Its active downtown neighborhood features hundred-year-old buildings and extensive high-end retail establishments, restaurants and entertainment ...

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