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ATCC

Lead Biologist

Manassas, VA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

This role is responsible for training the team, supporting the Supervisor in meetings and projects as needed, and supports work in a regulated biological materials manufacturing and quality ...

ATCC

Lead Biologist

Manassas, VA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

This role is responsible for training the team, supporting the Supervisor in meetings and projects as needed, and supports work in a regulated biological materials manufacturing and quality ...

LTD Global

Invertebrate Biologist

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$70K - $83K/yr

... conferences Supervisory Responsibilities Trains and supervises program staff, including ... BA or BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field (MS preferred) * Minimum of ...

LTD Global

Invertebrate Biologist

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$70K - $83K/yr

... conferences Supervisory Responsibilities Trains and supervises program staff, including ... BA or BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field (MS preferred) * Minimum of ...

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How much do supervisory biologist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for supervisory biologist 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 a supervisory biologist?

Supervisory Biologists are professionals who oversee teams of biologists and related staff, managing scientific research projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations and organizational goals. They are responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating biological studies, as well as mentoring and training junior staff. In addition to scientific work, they handle administrative duties such as budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation. Supervisory Biologists often work in government agencies, research institutions, or environmental organizations, where their leadership helps advance scientific understanding and solve complex biological problems.

How does a supervisory biologist typically support and develop their team members' skills?

As a Supervisory Biologist, you play a key role in mentoring and training your team by providing guidance on research methods, scientific best practices, and regulatory compliance. You'll conduct regular meetings to review progress, address technical challenges, and encourage professional growth through workshops or continuing education opportunities. Supporting your team also involves facilitating collaboration across disciplines and helping team members navigate career advancement paths within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supervisory biologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Supervisory Biologist, you need advanced expertise in biological sciences, typically supported by a relevant degree and experience in research or fieldwork, along with proven leadership abilities. Familiarity with laboratory management software, data analysis tools, and compliance with regulatory standards is important. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills help manage teams, communicate findings, and resolve conflicts. These skills and qualifications ensure effective project oversight, scientific integrity, and high-performing teams in complex research environments.

What is the difference between Supervisory Biologist vs Biologist?

AspectSupervisory BiologistBiologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Biology; often requires experience in leadership rolesBachelor's or higher in Biology or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees staff in research or environmental agenciesConducts research, performs fieldwork, analyzes data independently or in small teams
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, environmental consulting firms, research institutionsUniversities, research labs, government agencies, private sector

The main difference is that a Supervisory Biologist oversees and manages other biologists and projects, while a Biologist typically focuses on conducting research and fieldwork. Supervisory Biologists have leadership responsibilities, often requiring additional experience and skills, whereas Biologists concentrate on scientific tasks. Both roles are essential in the biological sciences but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Supervisory Interdisciplinary Biologist/Ecologist/Physical Scientist

Saint Marys, GA • On-site

US Department of the Interior
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$112K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

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This position is located in Interior Region 2, in the Inventory and Monitoring Division.
Open to the first 25 applicants or until 08/21/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
This is a Temporary Promotion not to exceed one year.Qualifications:All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 08/21/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Basic Qualifications Requirements: You must meet one of the following basic qualification requirements below, for the Interdisciplinary Supervisory Biologist/Ecologist/Physical Scientist, GS-0401/0408/1301-13. If you do not meet these basic qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Basic Requirements for Biologist, GS-0401:
  • Have successfully completed a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. You must include academic transcripts with your application package.
-OR-
  • Have a combination of education and experience. Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above; PLUS, experience directly related to the position being filled and/or additional related education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must demonstrate that you possess the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position to be filled and equal 100% of the requirement when combined. You must include academic transcripts to support your answer with your application package. You must include academic transcripts with your application package.
Basic Requirements for Ecologist, GS-0408:
  • Have successfully completed a degree in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical science. You must include academic transcripts with your application package.
Basic Requirements for Physical Scientist, GS-1301:
  • Have successfully completed a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. You must include academic transcripts with your application package.
-OR-
  • Have a combination of education and experience and education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; PLUS, experience directly related to the position being filled and/or additional related education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must demonstrate that you possess the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position to be filled and equal 100% of the requirement when combined. You must include academic transcripts with your application package.
In addition to the above, applicants must also possess the following:
To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level of GS-12 in federal service or equivalent (obtained either in the private or public sectors). Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) collecting and organizing ecological data; (2) designing study plans that identify or help solve natural resource management problems; (3) monitoring expenditure of funds; (4) developing work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and funding proposals; and (5) applying technical writing and editing skills in composition and review of complex science reports or papers. You must include hours per week worked.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.Employment Type: OTHER

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