What does a Research Scientist do?
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What the job involves
- Design and execute experiments to answer scientific questions or test hypotheses.
- Analyze data and interpret results to support project decisions and findings.
- Develop and optimize laboratory methods, assays, and protocols for research.
- Document experimental procedures, results, and data in lab notebooks and reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
- Present research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems in experimental systems.
Summed up from 30 recent Research Scientist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Molecular Biology 2 in 10 postings
- Python 2 in 10 postings
- Data Analysis 1 in 10 postings
- Flow Cytometry 1 in 10 postings
- Immunology 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- GMP 1 in 35 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 15 postings
- 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 5 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 4 years.
Education asked for
- Bachelor's degree 3 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 2 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 5 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
2,214 open Research Scientist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California762 open
- Massachusetts384 open
- New York168 open
- Texas97 open
- Washington95 open
Typical pay $143,400 a year (most between $107k and $180k). See the full salary breakdown