Principal Research Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Principal Research Associate make in the United States? The average Principal Research Associate salary in the United States is $99,895 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $90,267 and $110,052. 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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Senior Research Associate, Immuno Oncoloy and Cell Therapy - Gene Engineering and Delivery
Celgene - Seattle , Washington
The primary focus of the Sr. Research Associate role will be to design, clone, characterize and produce viral vector constructs that will be the gene delivery tools for developing cancer ...
Celgene​ - 4 days ago
Senior Research Associate
Roswell Biotechnologies -
Sr. Research Associate - Chemistry or Biochemistry Roswell Biotechnologies - San Diego, CA Roswell Biotechnologies is a venture backed start-up transforming DNA sequencing with our molecular ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Research Associate
Northshore University HealthSystem - Evanston , IL
The Research Associate position is for the Department of Family Medicine and newly-established Outcomes Research Network. The primary responsibility for this position is to support the Primary Care ...
Northshore University HealthSystem - 8 days ago
Senior Research Associate
BioPhase -
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
Senior Research Associate
iVeena Inc -
We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to join us at iVeena. You will be responsible for managing lab operational responsibilities, as well as, assisting in drug delivery & pharmaceutical ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Senior Research Associate
PREDICTIVE BIOLOGY, INC. -
Predictive Biology, Inc. is seeking a full time Sr. Research Associate. We are developing novel stem cell platforms for elucidating the genetics of drug response. The successful applicant will have a ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago