Research Scientist I Salary in the United States

How much does a Research Scientist I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Research Scientist I in the United States is $42 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $35 and $47. 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

Research Scientist I

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Research Scientist I in the United States. The average hourly rate for Research Scientist I ranges from $35 to $47 with the average hourly pay of $42. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $36 to $53 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $44.

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Scientist I/II R&D, CSD, IVD Development, Carlsbad, CA We are seeking a Scientist I/II to join our R&D team for development of next generation sequencing assays for use in clinical laboratories
Kelly Services - 9 days ago
Sr. Research Associate/Scientist I ( structural biologist)
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Job Title: Sr. Research Associate/Scientist I ( structural biologist) Job Id: 8604 Duration: 6 months Location: San Diego, CA , 92121 Responsibilities include: The position requires a bachelor ...
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Sr. Research Associate / Scientist I
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Sr. Research Associate / Scientist I, San Diego, CA Summary/Scope: Structural and Chemical Biology Exciting opportunity for a highly talented and motivated structural biologist /protein chemist ...
Kelly Services - 3 days ago
Research ML Scientist
Alectio -
Extend the team's current algorithms to new types of data ( i.e., you will not only work on MNIST ... Keep on top of most research development in the Machine Learning field to ensure that the company ...
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