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Cascade Bio

Research Associate Biocatalysis

Denver, CO · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Molecular Biology & Cloning: Perform molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and related DNA handling to generate constructs for enzyme variant libraries. * Recombinant Protein Expression ...

New England Biolabs

Development Scientist I/II

Ipswich, MA · On-site

$87K - $105K/yr

Stay current with advances in cell-free biology, enzyme engineering, synthetic biology, and computational protein engineering, and translate relevant innovations into experimental strategies and ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for biologist enzyme in the United States is $89,403.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Biologist Enzyme vs Microbiologist?

AspectBiologist EnzymeMicrobiologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields; certifications in enzyme analysisBachelor's or Master's in Microbiology, Biology, or related fields; certifications in microbiological techniques
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, biotech companiesLaboratories, healthcare settings, research institutions
Industry UsageBiotechnology, pharmaceuticals, research and developmentHealthcare, environmental, food safety, research

While both roles involve biological sciences, a Biologist Enzyme specializes in studying enzymes' functions and applications, often within biotech and pharmaceutical industries. A Microbiologist focuses on microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, in various environments. The two roles share similar educational backgrounds and work environments but differ in their specific focus areas and applications.

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Infographic showing various Biologist Enzyme job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,403 per year, or $43 per hour.

Postdoc in Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Johns Hopkins University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$48K - $66K/yr

Full-time

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We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Prof. Qingyun Dan's research group with a focus on synthetic biology, metabolic engineering and microbial biomanufacturing of high-value small molecules. The overarching goal of the lab is to develop a next-generation biosynthetic platform for scalable and sustainable production of specialty chemicals and novel-to-nature compounds. The postdoc will play a central role in one or more of the following research thrusts:
• Discovery and characterization of novel biosynthetic enzymes
• Engineering biosynthetic pathways using modular design principles and retrobiosynthesis
• Development of high-throughput strain construction and screening workflows
• Exploration of bioorthogonal or non-natural chemistry in microbial systems
The successful candidate is expected to independently design and execute research projects, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, contribute to grant writing and collaborative projects, and publish in high-impact journals. This position is ideal for candidates interested in building a future independent research program in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering and enzyme discovery.
Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Strong background in at least one of the following: Metabolic engineering, Enzyme characterization, Natural product biosynthesis.
• Demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot biological systems
• Strong publication record and communication skills

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