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Scientific
Job Classifications The table below provides approximate salary ranges for biotechnology scientists in the San Diego region, based on level of education and training. |
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Scientific
Job Classifications
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| Education (degree) | Experience | Skills | Hourly Pay Rate (as of March 2004) | |
| Lab Animal Technician | No degree or AS |
6 months + |
Ability to work
with animals in a laboratory environment. Barrier facility exposure,
cage washing, general husbandry and laboratory maintenance skills. |
$10.00 - $13.00 |
| Laboratory Technician | Not required |
0-2 years |
Able for perform
basic tests and experiments in a lab. Understands the concept behind
standard lab testing and equipment. Great work ethic. |
$11.00 - $15.00 |
| Scientific Level I |
AA or BS |
0-1 year |
Able to perform
basic tests and experiments in a lab. Some formal and informal exposure
to equipment and instrumentation.
Concise verbal, written and data entry skills. Ability to keep an accurate lab notebook. |
$12.00 - $15.00 $25,000 - $30,000 |
| Scientific Level
II |
BS |
1-2 years |
Fundamental laboratory and data implementation experience. Some equipment and instrumentation skills. Familiar with many methods and techniques. Requires task management and supervision by a lab manager. Concise verbal, written and data entry skills. | $14.00
- $17.00 $30,000 - $35,000 |
| Scientific Level III |
BS MS |
2-3 years 0-1 year |
Laboratory, equipment and instrumentation experience. Skilled in sample preparation, methods development and SOPs/protocols. Excellent multi-tasking skills and a clear ability to communicate and present laboratory data. | $17.00 - $22.00 $35,000 - $45,000 |
| Scientific Level IV |
BS MS |
3-4 years 2-3 years |
Exceptional laboratory equipment, instrument and data interpretation experience. Able to work with advanced methods and techniques. Works with a range of responsibility calling for some supervision. Excellent multi-tasking skills and a clear ability to communicate and present laboratory data. | $21.00 - $26.00 $41,500 - $50,000 |
| Scientific Level V |
BS MS |
5-6 years 4+ years |
Advanced laboratory, equipment, instrument, data interpretation and analysis experience. Able to work with advanced methods and techniques. Works with a range of responsibility and is able to run laboratory equipment and instrumentation without supervision. Excellent multi-tasking skills and a clear ability to communicate and present laboratory data. | $26.00 - $32.00 $50,000 - $62,500 |
| Scientific Level VI | BS/MS PhD |
6+ years 0-1 years |
Independent laboratory responsibility. Ability to work with a group of scientists in developing and applying new methods and protocols. Understands FDA and other regulatory approvals. Can lead and manage a laboratory environment. | $33.00 + $68,500 + |
This information courtesy of Driven Staffing
The San Diego Biotechnology Education Consortium (SDBEC) is a forum for the life sciences education community whose goal is to more closely align curriculum with industry need. SDBEC is part of the California Community Colleges “Doing What Matters for Jobs and the Economy” program.
For more information, please visit CalBiotechCareers.org.
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