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How much do proteomics scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for proteomics scientist in the United States is $44.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.73 and $54.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a proteomics scientist?

A Proteomics Scientist studies proteins, their structures, functions, and interactions within biological systems. They use techniques like mass spectrometry and chromatography to analyze protein composition and modifications. Their work helps in drug discovery, biomarker identification, and understanding disease mechanisms. Typically, they collaborate with biologists, chemists, and data scientists to interpret complex proteomic data. This role is common in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic research settings.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a proteomics scientist?

A Proteomics Scientist typically designs and conducts experiments using mass spectrometry and other techniques to analyze protein samples, interprets complex data sets, and documents findings for scientific reports or presentations. Daily tasks often include preparing biological samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, troubleshooting experimental issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams such as bioinformaticians, biologists, and chemists. The role may also involve keeping up-to-date with advancements in proteomics technology and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards. This dynamic environment offers a mix of hands-on lab work and data analysis, making each day varied and intellectually stimulating.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the proteomics scientist position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Proteomics Scientist, you need a solid background in biochemistry, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and data analysis, typically supported by an advanced degree in life sciences. Familiarity with analytical instruments such as LC-MS/MS, bioinformatics platforms, and software like MaxQuant or Proteome Discoverer is critical. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex scientific findings clearly are important soft skills. These competencies are essential for producing reliable data, driving innovation, and ensuring effective collaboration in research and development settings.

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Infographic showing various Proteomics Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,098 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Senior Proteomics Scientist Group Leader

Eurofins Scientific

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Eurofins rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 181 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 121 rated laboratories


Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

This scientist has a proven track record of cellular and molecular proteomics, analytical chemistry and/or biochemistry to play a key supporting role in the MS-based proteomics group in the Exploratory Biomarkers team. The scientist will contribute to the development of proteomic workflows using robotics and automated liquid handlers with the outcome to accelerating and alleviating the manual-intensive aspects of sample prep increasing throughput and depth. The candidate will apply new and established workflows to biological systems and various sample types (tissues, biofluids and cells) for biomarker discovery and mechanism of action studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to innovative therapeutic platforms and apply cutting-edge proteomic technologies for disease profiling and biomarker discovery
  • Generate proteomic datasets for disease profiling and mechanism of action studies
  • Assist in instrument troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs
  • Work with cross-functional teams and across different therapeutic areas and academic collaborators on these projects
Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Certifications

  • MS and 3+ years or equivalent, BS with 5+ years relevant lab experience in biochemistry, proteomics, analytical chemistry, or related field in academic, pharma or biotech industry, or PhD with 0-1 years postgraduate experience
  • Hands-on experience with proteomics, minimum 1 year of hands-on lab experience
  • Quick to learn new systems and processes, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with a high attention to detail
  • Able to conduct experiments and analyze data independently
  • Strong time management skills
  • Good team player
  • Skilled at managing multiple priorities and building strong cross-functional relationships
  • Able to help maintain various lab instruments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship 

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills and Certifications

  • Experience using an electronic lab notebook
  • Cell Culture experience
  • Experience communicating results in small group meetings and/or in reports
  • Sample preparation of limited tissue samples with Ultrasensitive proteomics
  • Hands-on targeted proteomic approaches
  • Hands-on co-immunoprecipitations, affinity-based protein profiling, chemoproteomics
  • Analysis of proteomic data sets, coding experience in R or Python
Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable range of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply. 

  • Compensation: $90,000-105,000/year
  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


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Scientific research and development services, biotechnology research and development and environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Leacock, PA, US