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University of Colorado

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Aurora, CO · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

SOM, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow Position #: 00846566 ... Help establish lab protocols and mentor graduate and undergraduate students as the lab grows. Work ...

University of Colorado

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Aurora, CO · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

SOM, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow Position #: 00846566 ... Help establish lab protocols and mentor graduate and undergraduate students as the lab grows. Work ...

University of Colorado

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Aurora, CO · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

... Mentor graduate students, research services professionals, and trainees in experimental and ... in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BMG) are at the forefronts of their fields both ...

University of Colorado

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Aurora, CO · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

... Mentor graduate students, research services professionals, and trainees in experimental and ... in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (BMG) are at the forefronts of their fields both ...

Harvard University

Postdoctoral Fellow Nett Lab

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$54K - $73K/yr

... biochemical characterization of neofunctionalized enzymes in plant metabolism, 2) elucidation and ... mentor graduate students, undergrads, and other trainees, and will be given opportunities to ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee biochemistry graduate in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Biochemistry Graduate vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectTrainee Biochemistry GraduateLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsDegree in Biochemistry or related field, entry-levelDiploma or associate degree, technical training
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, pharmaceutical companiesClinical, industrial, or research laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, biotech firms, research institutesHospitals, diagnostic labs, manufacturing plants

While both roles involve laboratory work, a Trainee Biochemistry Graduate is typically an entry-level position for recent graduates gaining practical experience, whereas a Laboratory Technician is a more technical role requiring specific training or certification. The graduate role often focuses on learning and development, while the technician role emphasizes routine testing and lab maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Biochemistry Graduate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 24% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 10% Temporary, and 47% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,990 per year, or $21.1 per hour.
Destination Biochemistry Postdoctoral Scholars, Early-Career/Incoming

Destination Biochemistry Postdoctoral Scholars, Early-Career/Incoming

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN • On-site

$8K/mo

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 534 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
Destination Biochemistry Postdoctoral Scholar Awards support the very best early and advanced fellows training in the Department of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences. The department contains a diverse group of scientists, trainees, and staff dedicated to understanding biological mechanisms through fundamental research. Our investigators are leaders in applying advanced approaches in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, structural biology, mass spectrometry, and chemical biology to biomedical topics including DNA and RNA metabolism, enzymology, molecular cancer biology, molecular virology, cell signaling, protein misfolding diseases, and toxicology. We bridge basic discovery with clinical application to improve human health. An exceptional group of postdoctoral fellows train in our laboratories and go on to impactful careers in academia and industry.
We will award up to three early-stage awards per year. Awardees will be designated as either a Destination Biochemistry Cohen Postdoctoral Scholar or Destination Biochemistry Danzo Postdoctoral Scholar to honor the legacy past Biochemistry investigators. Dr. Stanley Cohen was a Professor of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt for 40 years and made fundamental discoveries about growth factor signaling leading to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986. Dr. Benjamin Danzo joined Vanderbilt as a postdoctoral trainee in 1971, started his own laboratory, and taught Biochemistry for 33 years. In addition, we may also annually award one Destination Biochemistry Advanced Postdoctoral Scholar Award to support the transition of an outstanding current postdoctoral trainee to an independent position in academia or equivalent principal investigator position.
Qualifications
Applicants for the early-stage scholar awards should have outstanding records of accomplishment in their graduate studies and have received their Ph.D. degree no more than 9 months in advance of their application. These scholars will receive a competitive stipend with benefits plus a salary supplement of $8000 for two years. Scholars will be nominated for positions on institutional training grants and external fellowships; will have a mentoring committee of at least three faculty members; and will benefit from many career development activities and other resources of the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training. Highly productive scholars will be considered for appointment as Destination Biochemistry Advanced Postdoctoral Scholars.
Application Instructions
Deadline for receipt of applications are February 15, June 1, and October 1. Postdoctoral fellow applicants are encouraged to apply for this award at any stage of their postdoctoral search prior to the start date of their fellowship position. Current biochemistry postdocs are not eligible. Required documents:
  • Cirriculum vitae
  • Description of research accomplishments with future training and career goals (no more than 3 pages). The future training and career goals must identify at least one Department of Biochemistry investigator as a potential mentor with an explanation of why the investigator(s) was selected. Discussion with potential faculty members is encouraged to determine a good match.
  • Three (3) letters of reference submitted directly to Interfolio, arriving by the application deadline.
  • Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged.

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