How much does a Research Scientist I make in Richland, WA? The average Research Scientist I salary in Richland, WA is $116,172 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $105,607 and $129,442. 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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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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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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Scientist I-III/Senior - Polymer Formulation & Materials Characterization About Thintronics More ... We offer an exciting start-up environment at the interface of R&D, machine learning-aided product ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Alturas Analytics, Inc - Moscow , ID
As a Scientist I , you'll be part of a team that fosters a culture of continuous learning ... Experience working in a CRO (Contract Research Organization) * Familiarity with GMP and GLP ...
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Capstan Therapeutics - San Diego , CA
The Opportunity The Scientist I, In Vitro Pharmacology will play a key role in the pre-clinical ... Collaborate with the Research department to help guide product candidate optimization and ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics - Kaneohe , HI
... Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory ... Clinical Laboratory Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Richland, WA. The base salary for Research Scientist I ranges from $105,607 to $129,442 with the average base salary of $116,172. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,268 to $133,544 with the average total cash compensation of $120,054.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $116,172 $105,607 - $129,442
Bonus $3,882 $2,661 - $4,102
Total Pay $120,054 $108,268 - $133,544
* 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.
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JOB TITLE Life Sciences Research Scientist I LOCATION Richland, WA MINIMUM SALARY $104,670 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,280
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About Richland, Washington    Richland (/ˈrɪtʃlənd/) is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbi....More

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