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CareerAtlas is running on a deterministic simulated demo dataset — compensation, trend, and outcome figures illustrate the product but are not verified real-world data. See Methodology and Data Sources for details.

Biotechnology Research Scientist

Leads specialized work in researching new biotechnology products and therapies.

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Compensation by seniority
Simulated

Median

$134k

Mean

$140k

10th–90th pct

$102k–$185k

Observations

312

Confidence: 33% · based on 312 simulated observations · last updated 7/27/2026

Historical trend & projection

Median total compensation at the typical seniority level for this role, 2021–2025, projected forward under three scenarios.

Simulated
Common skills
Clinical Trial Design
Core
Laboratory Techniques
Core
Biostatistics
Process Improvement
Common certifications
Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) · 27% of postings
Education requirements

Share of postings that require or prefer each level — a signal of typical hiring bars, not a hard rule.

Simulated
Bachelor's Degree
60% require · 24% prefer
Master's Degree
16% require · 29% prefer
No College
16% require · 7% prefer
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Common next roles
Director of Research, Biotechnology+100.4%Director of Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology+79.9%Biotechnology Research Associate-13.7%Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs Specialist-6.8%Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs Associate-19.4%
Common previous roles
Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs Associate-24.0%Biotechnology Research Associate-15.9%Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs Specialist-7.3%Director of Research, Biotechnology+50.1%Director of Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology+44.4%
Demand snapshot
Active openings (simulated)3,392
Posting growth+25.1%
Median days to fill46 days
Simulated
Employed (US, simulated)148,136
Projected growth7.6%/yr
Simulated
Role characteristics
Remote-friendliness25%
Automation exposure25%
Sources & freshness

Compensation and demand figures on this page are simulated demo data, deterministically generated for this build of CareerAtlas — not verified real-world observations.

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