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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.

Scientific Job Classifications
  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 +

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