Do you want to find out which are 2018’s most in demand Scientific positions? Scientific roles are in high demand and forecasts say this trend will continue. Download the 2018 Scientific Salary Guide now to ensure you’re offering competitive salaries for Clinical, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Research & Development roles in the Northeast Region. Looking for a new role? Utilize this guide as a tool when negotiating your own salary for Scientific related positions.

1. SCIENTIFIC
2018

2. With an increasingly competitive job market, compensation is one of the most important
components when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent. It’s crucial to ensure the salaries you
offer are a differentiator for your firm, setting you apart from other organizations in your industry
and geographic region. To do so, it is important for your business to accurately benchmark against
the competition.
I am pleased to present our 2018 Scientific Salary Guide, a valuable tool that I hope will equip you
with the knowledge you need to set competitive compensation levels and make the most
informed staffing and management decisions for your business this year.
FROM THE CEO, REBECCA CENNI
This Salary Guide is a compilation of the most in-demand jobs and salary ranges for 2018. Drawing information from both the
candidate and client prospective, the data presented is based on the many contract, temporary to hire and direct hire job placements
made by Atrium each year. Our Recruiters understand their market, offering real-life insight and the most up-to-date information on
competitive, starting compensation.
This year’s guide features salary ranges across Scientific professions in the Northeast Region. Figures presented are approximate
benchmarks and relate to base salaries only, excluding bonuses, incentives, stock options or any other form of compensation.
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3. 2018 MOST IN DEMAND POSITIONS
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In this competitive landscape, companies are faced with the challenge of finding, recruiting and retaining qualified talent to inform
smarter decisions and solve business problems. Regardless of skill set and technical background, Scientific roles are in high demand
and forecasts say this trend will continue.
The positions that are the most sought-after are defined as those for which there is the greatest hiring need, where unemployment
and turnover are low, where job satisfaction is high and where there is room for advancement.
To curate a list of these roles, along with data we’ve collected from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, we tapped into the knowledge
of our expert recruiters in various markets across the U.S. Based on their daily engagement with hiring managers, HR professionals
and candidates, we’ve compiled the Most In Demand Positions for 2018 within the Scientific sector.
MOST IN DEMAND POSITIONS FOR 2018
1. ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
2. BIOCHEMIST
3. CLINICAL STUDY MANAGER
4. FORMULATION CHEMIST
5. MEDICAL/TECHNICAL WRITER
6. PHARMOCOVIGILANCE ASSOCIATE
7. PROCESS ENGINEER
8. QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
9. REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER
10. SCIENTIST - CELL BIOLOGY

4. LEVEL
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL
SALARY KEY
ENTRY
0 - 2
ASSOCIATE
2 - 4
MID
4 - 6
SALARY GUIDE : NORTHEAST REGION
SENIOR
6 - 8
Clinical Data Manager
Clinical Research Associate
Clinical Study Manager
Clinical Trials Associate
Clinical Trials Manager
Clinical Trials Specialist
Drug Safety Associate
Medical Writer
Pharmocovigilance Associate
$96,737
$62,894
$73,023
$68,200
$90,225
$69,889
$66,642
$72,778
$70,350
$116,298
$89,091
$92,904
$85,106
$120,435
$94,543
$94,781
$105,126
$95,235
$103,270
$74,861
$88,379
$76,100
$104,250
$86,833
$76,158
$94,253
$82,543
$128,683
$98,050
$94,032
$95,502
$135,045
$105,169
$98,133
$125,350
$102,222
ENTRY ASSOCIATE MID SENIOR

5. ENGINEERING
SALARY GUIDE : NORTHEAST REGION
Biomedical Engineer
Calibration Instrumentation Technician
Chemical Engineer
Engineering Technician
Enviromental Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Packaging Engineer
Process Engineer
Project Engineer
Quality Engineer
Validation Engineer
$62,244
$41,741
$78,061
$46,106
$65,895
$70,377
$71,980
$69,668
$73,282
$75,687
$67,955
$64,914
$83,114
$61,473
$110,302
$60,018
$97,489
$102,941
$105,720
$104,197
$108,154
$110,416
$94,482
$89,171
$71,684
$51,450
$92,698
$50,257
$85,144
$82,299
$86,611
$83,658
$92,534
$91,163
$79,870
$76,104
$103,369
$72,845
$131,254
$66,037
$109,198
$124,035
$125,876
$129,205
$128,421
$127,707
$115,292
$104,684
ENTRY ASSOCIATE MID SENIOR

6. MANUFACTURING
SALARY GUIDE : NORTHEAST REGION
Compounder
Operator
Packaging Technician
Pre-weigh Technican
$31,205
$30,680
$34,653
$33,280
$41,602
$38,480
$41,645
$42,640
$37,833
$34,320
$37,440
$38,480
$45,765
$43,681
$45,760
$46,842
ENTRY ASSOCIATE MID SENIOR
QUALITY
IQ Technologist
QA/QC Inspector
QA/QC Supervisor
Quality Assurance Associate
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Control Associate
Quality Control Manager
Quality Specialist
$37,440
$38,936
$60,794
$49,920
$79,286
$41,680
$75,565
$59,578
$45,760
$53,372
$81,115
$62,405
$101,754
$54,080
$96,171
$85,912
$41,605
$46,686
$71,259
$58,240
$89,770
$46,804
$82,807
$76,009
$52,145
$58,240
$93,165
$72,842
$114,917
$59,280
$110,854
$105,802
ENTRY ASSOCIATE MID SENIOR

7. REGULATORY
SALARY GUIDE : NORTHEAST REGION
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Regulatory Affairs Director
Technical Writer
$62,550
$65,111
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-
$67,225
$95,185
$96,539
$134,752
$187,979
$88,385
$80,176
$86,133
$125,482
$156,304
$75,326
$115,842
$118,306
$157,476
$200,850
$109,438
ENTRY ASSOCIATE MID SENIOR
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Analytical Chemist
Associate Chemist
Biochemist
Biostatistician
Biologist
Chemist
Documentation Coordinator
Food Scientist
Food Technologist
$55,571
$40,330
$57,579
$90,925
$40,525
$54,886
$37,500
$54,580
$45,875
$74,400
$64,837
$88,200
$116,049
$69,218
$84,962
$52,702
$82,872
$66,352
$62,854
$53,125
$73,132
$101,155
$58,429
$67,998
$43,265
$68,148
$58,032
$102,544
$70,720
$103,600
$130,988
$81,709
$102,544
$61,250
$96,469
$74,880
ENTRY ASSOCIATE MID SENIOR

8. SALARY GUIDE : NORTHEAST REGION
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Formulation Chemist
Fragrance Compounder
Lab Coordinator
Lab Technician
Medical Reviewer
Microbiologist
Perfumer Assistant
Process Development
Product Safety Specialist
Research Associate
Sample Technician
Scientist
Sensory Panelist
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
$47,480
$40,152
$45,525
$39,125
$83,230
$49,240
$40,250
$48,085
$49,750
$52,642
$37,773
$59,460
$30,085
$67,205
$50,315
$75,265
$56,160
$63,467
$52,850
$124,815
$73,352
$58,444
$83,205
$79,522
$66,352
$43,286
$112,121
$41,650
$88,385
$90,225
$62,152
$45,362
$55,944
$45,650
$99,840
$63,413
$45,833
$70,928
$66,846
$59,934
$40,539
$92,121
$35,280
$75,326
$75,400
$103,550
$62,400
$68,500
$60,150
$150,555
$91,479
$65,355
$96,512
$93,447
$75,920
$48,333
$126,507
$45,760
$109,438
$114,405
ENTRY ASSOCIATE MID SENIOR

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