Principal Scientist Salary in Forest Hills, NY

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How much does a Principal Scientist make in Forest Hills, NY? The average Principal Scientist salary in Forest Hills, NY is $151,196 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $132,747 and $171,023. 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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Principal Scientist Computational Biology

Scienta - San Francisco , CA

Principal Scientist, Computational Biology Location: San Francisco, California Scienta are partnered with a cutting-edge biotechnology start-up focused on revolutionizing healthcare through ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Scientist III/Principal Scientist - Microbial Downstream Process Development

Kanvas Biosciences - South San Francisco , CA

Scientist III/Principal Scientist - Microbial Downstream Process Development Department: Process Development and Manufacturing Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt Job Location: South San Francisco, CA About Us ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Principal Scientist

Cargo Therapeutics - San Carlos , CA

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Principal Scientist of Translational Medicine . In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple ...

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Principal Scientist 2

Applied Research Associates (ARA) - Littleton , CO

ARA is seeking a Principal Scientist to be part of our team in Littleton, Colorado. Standout candidates will have experience in one or more of these areas: Hypersonics (offensive and defensive

ClearedJobs.net - 13 days ago

Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Translational Immunology

Vividion Therapeutics, Inc - San Diego , CA

Note: exact level - Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist - depending on experience* Company Overview: Vividion is a next generation biotechnology company based in San Diego that is leveraging its ...

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Principal Scientist - Dairy

KCO Resource Management - Buffalo , NY

They are seeking a Principal Scientist with dairy experience who will be responsible for the technological part of projects, improving existing products, and creating new products. This person will ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

What does a Principal Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Principal Scientist

Prepare, publish and/or present (internally and externally) scientific data, abstracts, papers, posters, etc.

April 05, 2023

Develop and maintain customer contacts with scientists leading/supporting innovative ingredient/platform development.

March 31, 2023

Support colleagues in the laboratory by performing routine laboratory duties that can include preparation of media, stocking of reagents, ordering supplies.

January 26, 2023

Lead a small team of project scientific/technical staff to execute internal or sponsored projects, providing the scientific oversight and accountability for project quality and delivery timelines.

February 08, 2023

Provide scientific/technical direction, coaching, and guidance to junior scientific staff for issue resolutions for clients or internal development projects, providing interpretation of clinical protocol, method development, validation, and study-related issue resolution.

February 16, 2023

Demonstrated track record and success by scientific publications or project accomplishment in a field(s) of life sciences, such as pharmacology, toxicology, immunology, or key clinical therapeutic areas.

February 16, 2023

Assists Chief Science Officer to develop proficient and manageable programs for new contract research service business resulting in company growth and profitability, by assisting with development and improvement of marketing materials, client visits, and sales presentations.

February 21, 2023

Participates in developing field programs and prepares designs, strategies, reports and proposals.

February 25, 2023

Prepares, reports, proposals, process specifications, and technical instructions.

March 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Scientist in Forest Hills, NY

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132747

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151196

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141310

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162787

What is the average salary for Principal Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Scientist in Forest Hills, NY. The base salary for Principal Scientist ranges from $132,747 to $171,023 with the average base salary of $151,196. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $141,310 to $189,710 with the average total cash compensation of $162,787.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$151,196	$132,747 - $171,023
Bonus	$11,591	$8,562 - $18,687
Total Pay	$162,787	$141,310 - $189,710

* 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 Scientist Salary Near Forest Hills, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Forest Hills, NY
CITY, STATE Queens Village, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,320 - $171,760	COMPARE TO Forest Hills, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,464 - $173,234	COMPARE TO Forest Hills, NY
CITY, STATE New York, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,464 - $173,234	COMPARE TO Forest Hills, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,464 - $173,234	COMPARE TO Forest Hills, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,464 - $173,234	COMPARE TO Forest Hills, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,464 - $173,234	COMPARE TO Forest Hills, NY

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About Forest Hills, New York

Forest Hills is a mostly residential neighborhood in the central portion of the borough of Queens in New York City. The north, east, and south boundaries are the Long Island Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, and Union Turnpike, respectively. Google Maps shows the western boundary running roughly along 102nd Street, 67th Avenue, and the Long Island Rail Road's former Rockaway Beach Branch; while the Encyclopedia of New York City defines the western boundary as Junction Boulevard and the former Rockaway Beach Branch.:469 The area was originally referred to as "Whitepot". Forest Hills has a grea...

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