Research Scientist I Salary in Chattanooga, TN

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How much does a Research Scientist I make in Chattanooga, TN? The average Research Scientist I salary in Chattanooga, TN is $100,197 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $91,087 and $111,647. 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 Research Scientist I - Biologics Analytical R&D

AbbVie - Irvine , CA

Job Description The Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted operations of testing facilities; overseeing inventory management and compliance with CDC requirements ...

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Research Scientist I

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company - Fort Worth , TX

Research Scientist I Location: Fort Worth, TX - 76134 Duration: 24 Months Contract with chances of extension Description The candidate will join the group focusing on the development of topical ...

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Research Scientist I

Group14 Technologies - Woodinville , WA

The Research Scientist will be responsible for conducting routine and non-routine product development projects related to Group14's advanced energy storage materials with good, safe lab practices

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Principal Research Scientist I, Biomaterials & Drug Delivery

Allergan Aesthetics - Irvine , CA

Principal Research Scientist I is responsible for leading, planning and executing R&D activities with an objective of developing novel biomaterials and drug delivery technologies to enable next ...

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Associate Scientist / Scientist I, Protein Sciences

IGM Biosciences, Inc. - Mountain View , CA

... research and development purposes. You will utilize your expertise in protein purification ... D. with up to 2+ years experience (Scientist I) * Strong working knowledge of various protein ...

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Environmental Scientist I, II, or III

DJ&A - Denver , CO

Environmental Scientist I, II, or III - Any DJ&A Regional Office Location About DJ&A DJ&A is a ... Research, analyze, and compile data for environmental documentation. * Author all types of ...

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What does a Research Scientist I do?

Common responsibilities of a Research Scientist I

Prepare sample analysis reports, present results to various internal teams, and write parts of regulatory submissions to regulatory agencies.

March 01, 2023

Participates in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals.

March 25, 2023

Performs maintenance and troubleshooting for instruments, methods, procedures, and in writing protocols and reports.

March 29, 2023

Provides instruction and mentors to residents, post doctoral fellows, students and research associates on the fundamentals of exercise physiology, evidence-based medicine, research principles, and methodologies.

April 23, 2023

Develops and Performs research programs in clinical rehabilitation medicine including community integration and motor recovery after brain injury, in rehabilitation interventions and recovery processes among individuals with disability, and other research projects.

May 05, 2023

Manages timelines and budgets for Statistical Analysis tasks for midsized and/or medium complexity projects, with oversight.

May 06, 2023

Supports early stage programs through a detailed knowledge of state of the art biophysical and biochemical methods and their application to druggability assessment and small molecule hit identification and characterization.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Scientist I in Chattanooga, TN

Average Base Salary

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91087

111647

100197

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

93382

115183

103552

What is the average salary for Research Scientist I in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Scientist I in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Research Scientist I ranges from $91,087 to $111,647 with the average base salary of $100,197. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,382 to $115,183 with the average total cash compensation of $103,552.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,197	$91,087 - $111,647
Bonus	$3,355	$2,295 - $3,536
Total Pay	$103,552	$93,382 - $115,183

* 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.

Research Scientist I Salary Near Chattanooga, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,827 - $117,456	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,724 - $113,654	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,399 - $115,706	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,827 - $117,456	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,140 - $120,292	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,046 - $120,177	COMPARE TO Chattanooga, TN

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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