Research and Development:
Research
Assistant
The job description for a research assistant is similar
to that of a research associate. At the entry level, the job can require
a
bachelor of science or advanced degree in a scientific discipline or
equivalent,
with little or no related experience.
Approximate Salary Range: $32,000
to $48,000.
Plant Breeder
A plant breeder is responsible for the design, development,
execution, and implementation of plant breeding research projects in
collaboration
with a larger research team. He or she may be responsible for project
planning and personnel management within the project. Plant breeders
may use exotic germ plasm and work with various mating systems and
integrate them with biotechnology as needed to enhance selection
methods and accelerate product development.
A plant breeder entry-level
position requires a bachelor of science degree or equivalent. A minimum
of 0 to 2 years of plant breeding
or agronomical
experience and/or training in plant breeding or plant science is
also required.
Principal Research Associate
This position encompasses all the responsibilities
of the Senior Research Associate, with either additional formal responsibility
for supervising
a distinct group, or additional technical responsibilities of a very
independent nature that require the evaluation of tangible variance
factors. If functioning in the more senior technical versus supervisory
capacity this position would typically involve acting as the primary
investigator in conducting his/her own experiments and would routinely
exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques,
and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Requires a BS/MS and 5-8
years' regulatory affairs experience in the development of biological
or pharmaceutical products or 2-5 years
with
a Masters and demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles.
In-depth knowledge of FDA laws is desirable.
Approximate Salary Range:
$60,000 - $70,000
Senior Research Associate
Responsible for performing research and development
experiments for projects and products in collaboration with others.
Uses professional concepts
in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in
creative and effective ways. Investigates, creates and develops new
methods and technologies for project advancement. Regularly exercises
technical discretion in design, execution and interpretation of experiments
that contribute to project goals. Contributes to project process
within scientific discipline through innovative research. Prepares technical
reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. May participate
in scientific conferences and make contributions to publications
and
patents. .
Requires a BS in a scientific discipline and a minimum
of 5-8 years' related laboratory experience, or MS with 2-5 years'
experience.
Approximate Salary Range: $52,000 - $60,000
Research Associate
Responsible for performing research and development
experiments for projects and products, in collaboration with others.
Regularly exercises technical
discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments
that contribute to project goals. Contributes to project process
within scientific discipline through innovative research. Prepares technical
reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses. May participate
in external seminars and scientific conferences.
Requires BS in
a scientific discipline and a minimum of 2-5 years' related laboratory
experience, or MS with 0-2 years' experience.
Approximate Salary Range:
$38,000 - $50,000
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