Principal Research Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Principal Research Associate make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Principal Research Associate in the United States is $48 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $43 and $53. Hourly rate 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Principal Research Associate

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Research Associate
Western University of Health Sciences -
... the Principal Investigator • Prepare inventories of samples and monitor storage conditions • ... the Associate Dean for Research or his/her designee 2. To assist in the research training of ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Senior Research Associate, Human Tissue Dissection
Vertex Pharmaceuticals - San Diego , CA
: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a diligent and motivated research associate to join the Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) group in San Diego. The scientist will support drug discovery by dissecting ...
Vertex - 4 days ago
Senior Research Associate
CyberCoders - Menlo Park , CA
Senior Research Associate If you are a Senior Research Associate with experience, please read on! We are a well funded biotech firm working in the genome engineering field based in Menlo Park, CA
CyberCoders, Inc - 6 days ago
Sr. Research Associate II (Molecular Bio - Dx)
Drawbridge Health -
The Senior Research Associate II performs research and development in a molecular biology and biochemistry laboratory as part of a dynamic startup environment with evolving priorities. KEY ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Sr. Research Associate / Scientist I
Kelly Services - San Diego , CA
Sr. Research Associate / Scientist I, San Diego, CA Summary/Scope: Structural and Chemical Biology ... Solid understanding of relevant scientific principals. * Viewed as technically experienced and ...
Kelly Services - 7 days ago
Senior Research Associate
BEPC, Inc. - South San Francisco , CA
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate Job description * We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivated researcher to work on developing new technologies to improve cell line ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago