Principal Research Associate Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Principal Research Associate make in San Diego, CA? The average Principal Research Associate salary in San Diego, CA is $165,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $146,583 and $185,639. 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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Senior/Principal Research Associate, Cancer Biology

Beacon Hill - South San Francisco , CA

We are seeking a highly motivated, well-organized, and laboratory-focused senior or principal research associate that will play a key role in designing and executing cell-based assays and developing ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Associate Director/Principal Scientist, hiPSC Platform, Neuroscience

AcuraStem - Pasadena , CA

AcuraStem's research is funded in part by support from the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation ... The Associate Director/Principal Scientist is expected to manage and advance AcuraStem's current ...

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

Life Science Research Associate - Regenerative Medicine

PAVIR - Palo Alto , CA

The Research Associate will design, implement, and lead basic and applied research, development and scientific research projects independently and in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and ...

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Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Medicinal Chemistry

Unnatural Products Inc. - Santa Cruz , CA

We are looking for a Principal Scientist or Associate Director of Medicinal Chemistry that can ... Propose research plans, identify issues, and overcome scientific challenges to advance project ...

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

In Vivo Research Associate II, Ophthalmology

Pharmaron - San Diego , CA

In Vivo Research Associate II Department: Ophthalmology FLSA status: Non-Exempt Location: Carlsbad ... Interface with different teams, including study director, principal investigator, QC/QA, and ...

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Senior Research Associate - (Biotech/Biomedical)

Staffing - Tucson , AZ

Senior Research Associate - (Biotech/Biomedical) Location: Tucson, AZ 85755 Rate: $23 - $34/Hour ... May act as principal investigator in conducting own experiment JOB DUTIES: Designs a wide range of ...

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What does a Principal Research Associate do?

Common responsibilities of a Principal Research Associate

Contribute to both internal and external thought leadership, both more and less formal, targeted for various audiences.

November 12, 2022

Training and consultation on community development, community building, and collaboration.

January 20, 2023

Actively contribute to both internal and external thought leadership, both more and less formal, targeted for various audiences.

January 29, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of neuroscience and/or gene therapy/gene editing applications for neurological diseases including publications in peer-reviewed journals.

February 24, 2023

Compile data, perform analysis, and generate technical reports to support developed cellular processes for clinical manufacturing.

March 01, 2023

Participate and contribute to Clinical Research meetings, cross-functional activities and sharing best practices amongst the team as appropriate.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Research Associate in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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146583

185639

165600

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158818

212295

182271

What is the average salary for Principal Research Associate in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Research Associate in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Principal Research Associate ranges from $146,583 to $185,639 with the average base salary of $165,600. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $158,818 to $212,295 with the average total cash compensation of $182,271.

View Average Salary for Principal Research Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$165,600	$146,583 - $185,639
Bonus	$16,670	$12,235 - $26,656
Total Pay	$182,271	$158,818 - $212,295

* 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.

Principal Research Associate Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,850 - $185,978	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,287 - $186,531	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,468 - $185,494	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $147,499 - $186,799	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,468 - $185,494	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,853 - $188,514	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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