This document is Scientific Salary Guide for 2017 that provides salary ranges for positions in clinical research, engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs, research and development in the New York/New Jersey area. It begins with an introduction from the CEO about using the guide to set competitive compensation. The most in-demand positions for 2017 are listed as Analytical Chemist, Clinical Research Associate, etc. The guide then provides approximate salary ranges for over 60 positions at entry, mid, associate and senior levels.

1. 2017
SCIENTIFIC SALARY GUIDE

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
From the CEO ........................................................................................
2017 Most In Demand Positions .......................................................
About the Salary Guide ......................................................................
Salary Guide
New York / New Jersey Metropolitan Area ...................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3. 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 2017 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
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4. 2017 MOST IN DEMAND POSITIONS
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 2017 within the Scientific sector.
1. Analytical Chemist
2. Clinical Research Associate
3. Formulation Chemist
4. Process Engineer
5. QC/QA Associate
6. Regulatory Affairs, Manager
7. Scientist
8. Technical Writer
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5. ABOUT THIS SALARY GUIDE SALARY KEY
LEVEL
ENTRY
ASSOCIATE
MID
SENIOR
YEARS EXPERIENCE
0 - 2
2 - 4
4 - 6
6 - 8
This Salary Guide is a compilation of the most in-demand jobs and
salary ranges for 2017. 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 New York / New Jersey Metropolitan Area.
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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6. SALARY GUIDE : NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY METROPOLITAN AREA
CLINICAL
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
ENTRY
$96,737
$62,894
$70,955
$68,200
$90,225
$69,889
$68,050
$72,778
$70,350
MID
$116,298
$89,091
$92,904
$85,106
$120,435
$94,543
$65,381
$105,126
$95,235
ASSOCIATE
$103,270
$74,861
$90,531
$76,100
$104,250
$86,833
$91,533
$94,253
$82,543
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SENIOR
$128,683
$98,050
$92,952
$95,502
$135,045
$105,169
$78,333
$125,350
$102,222

7. SALARY GUIDE : NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY METROPOLITAN AREA
ENGINEERING
Calibration Instrumentation Technician
Chemical Engineer
Engineering Technician
Enviromental Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Packaging Engineer
Process Engineer
Project Engineer
Quality Engineer
Validation Engineer
ENTRY
$41,741
$78,061
$46,106
$65,895
$70,377
$71,980
$69,668
$71,494
$75,687
$67,955
$64,914
MID
$61,473
$110,302
$60,018
$97,489
$102,941
$105,720
$104,197
$105,818
$110,416
$94,482
$89,171
ASSOCIATE
$51,450
$92,698
$50,257
$85,144
$82,299
$86,611
$83,658
$89,246
$91,163
$79,870
$76,104
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SENIOR
$72,845
$131,254
$66,037
$109,198
$124,035
$125,876
$129,205
$128,421
$127,707
$115,292
$95,261

8. SALARY GUIDE : NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY METROPOLITAN AREA
MANUFACTURING
Compounder
Operator
Packaging Technician
Pre-weigh Technican
ENTRY
$31,205
$30,680
$34,653
$33,280
MID
$41,602
$38,480
$41,645
$42,640
ASSOCIATE
$37,833
$34,320
$37,440
$38,480
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SENIOR
$45,765
$43,681
$45,760
$46,842
QUALITY
IQ Technologist
QA/QC Inspector
QA/QC Supervisor
Quality Assurance Associate
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Control Associate
Quality Control Manager
Quality Specialist
ENTRY
$37,440
$38,936
$60,794
$49,920
$79,286
$41,680
$75,565
$57,325
MID
$45,760
$53,372
$81,115
$62,405
$101,754
$54,080
$96,171
$75,141
ASSOCIATE
$41,605
$46,686
$71,259
$58,240
$89,770
$46,804
$82,807
$65,637
SENIOR
$52,145
$58,240
$93,165
$72,842
$114,917
$59,280
$110,854
$90,901

9. SALARY GUIDE : NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY METROPOLITAN AREA
REGULATORY
Regulatory Affairs Associate
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Regulatory Affairs Director
Technical Writer
ENTRY
$60,150
$63,048
$96,505
$105,552
$67,225
MID
$90,185
$94,487
$130,011
$187,979
$88,385
ASSOCIATE
$79,176
$83,015
$120,482
$156,304
$75,326
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SENIOR
$115,842
$118,156
$151,947
$200,850
$109,438
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Analytical Chemist
Associate Chemist
Biologist
Chemist
Documentation Coordinator
Formulation Chemist
Fragrance Compounder
Lab Coordinator
ENTRY
$47,840
$40,330
$40,525
$45,760
$37,500
$47,480
$40,152
$45,525
MID
$74,400
$64,837
$69,218
$75,400
$52,702
$75,265
$56,160
$63,467
ASSOCIATE
$62,854
$53,125
$58,429
$61,303
$43,265
$62,152
$45,362
$55,944
SENIOR
$102,544
$70,720
$81,709
$102,544
$61,250
$103,550
$62,400
$68,500

10. SALARY GUIDE : NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY METROPOLITAN AREA
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Biostatistician
Food Scientist
Food Technologist
Lab Technician
Medical Reviewer
Microbiologist
Perfumer Assistant
Process Development
Product Safety Specialist
Research Associate
Sample Technician
Scientist
Sensory Panelist
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
ENTRY
$90,925
$54,580
$45,875
$39,125
$83,230
$49,240
$40,250
$48,085
$49,750
$52,642
$37,773
$59,460
$30,085
$67,205
$50,315
MID
$116,049
$82,872
$66,352
$52,850
$124,815
$73,352
$58,444
$83,205
$79,522
$66,352
$43,286
$112,121
$41,650
$88,385
$90,225
ASSOCIATE
$101,155
$68,148
$58,032
$45,650
$99,840
$63,413
$45,833
$70,928
$66,846
$59,934
$40,539
$92,121
$35,280
$75,326
$75,400
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SENIOR
$130,988
$96,469
$74,880
$60,150
$150,555
$91,479
$65,355
$96,512
$93,447
$75,920
$48,333
$126,507
$45,760
$109,438
$114,405

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