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Survice

Biotechnology Research Scientist

Hyattsville, MD

$70K - $90K/yr

Position Biotechnology Research Scientist * Location: Adelphi, Maryland * Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required * Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Depending ...

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Tang Capital

Biotechnology Research Analyst

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120K - $210K/yr

Position Summary Tang Capital is seeking an entry-level Biotechnology Research Analyst to join its New York office. The Analyst will support scientific, clinical, and strategic analyses across ...

Tabula

Research Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Most biotech companies are mostly biologists with a small computational team attached. We think ... The role We are hiring a Research Scientist to help build the computational and physics-based ...

Nou Systems Inc

Research Scientist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$56K - $108K/yr

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Research Scientist who will join our Biotechnology Team in Huntsville, AL and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile ...

Brewer Science Inc.

Research Scientist IV

Rolla, MO · On-site

Train and mentor entry-level scientists and technicians to complete tasks. * Independently lead all aspects of research and development projects, and the transfer through the product development ...

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How much do entry level biotech research scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level biotech research scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Biotech Research Scientist vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectEntry Level Biotech Research ScientistLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in biology, biotechnology, or related field; some roles may prefer internships or lab experienceBachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field; often more focused on technical skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, biotech companies, academic institutions; involved in experimental design and data analysisLaboratories, manufacturing facilities; primarily performing routine tests and sample preparation
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, research institutionsHospitals, diagnostic labs, biotech manufacturing

In summary, Entry Level Biotech Research Scientists focus on experimental research, data analysis, and scientific investigation, requiring a strong educational background. Laboratory Technicians perform routine lab tasks, sample processing, and testing, often with a more technical skill set. Both roles are essential in biotech and research settings but differ in responsibilities and scope.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Biotech Research Scientist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 19% Locum Tenens, 76% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,117 per year, or $62.6 per hour.
Biotechnology Research Scientist

Biotechnology Research Scientist

SURVICE Engineering Company

Hyattsville, MD • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!
Why SURVICE?
Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!
Position
Biotechnology Research Scientist
  • Location: Adelphi, Maryland
  • Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
  • Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Depending on Experience and Education
  • Travel: 5%
  • Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary
SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Biotechnology Research Scientist to support our Aberdeen Research Operation. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform culture and maintenance of BSL-1 (Biosafety Level 1) microorganism laboratory cultures, including bacterial, fungal, algal, and protist cultures.
  • Execute protocols for the genetic engineering and characterization of microorganisms. Plan and execute workflows for DNA extractions, purification, analysis, assembly, chassis/host cell transformation, selection, and phenotype characterization.
  • Assist in the design and lead execution of experiments within monitoring growth conditions of microbial organisms and determining microbial activity. Experiments may use microscopy, fluorescence analysis via multi-well plate reader, enzymatic/molecular assays, and/or simple programming of control software.
  • Design and execute biotechnology and synthetic biology experiments in support of the Synthetic Biology Tools branch.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment/supplies.
  • Schedule and execute experimental protocols.
  • Ensure the quality of procedures and data.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and present presentations and written documents summarizing efforts

Minimum Qualifications of Biotechnology Research Scientist
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and 1+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.
  • Knowledge of synthetic biology or biotechnology or related field
  • Knowledge of microbiology as applied to non-medical biotechnology defense research
  • Experience designing and executing synthetic biology or biotechnology experiment in microorganisms.
  • Understanding of basic molecular techniques

About Us
SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.
SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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