Senior Associate Scientist
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₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹14 Lakhs
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| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
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4
years
(3
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5
years
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6
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| Unlock ₹5.7 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr |
7
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8
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Senior Associate Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹6.5
Lakhs to ₹14
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
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Senior Associate Scientist salaries in different departments
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Research & Development
Senior Associate Scientist Salary
5 - 14
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8 - 14
years
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr | |
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr | |
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₹25.7 L/yr - ₹32.8 L/yr | |
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Senior Associate Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Associate Scientist
· 7-10 years
Pfizer
Chennai
Senior Associate Scientist
· 3-5 years
Amgen Inc.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Associate Scientist
· 1-5 years
Amgen Inc.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Syngene International
Senior Executive
• posted on 07 Aug 2023
Likes
Learning opportunities for fresher.. Good exposure, good policies
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Salary is not great, no promotion, work culture has to be improved.
- Promotions - Poor
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• posted on 20 Sep 2023
Likes
Employee training and guidance. Growth oriented work culture. Managers are skilled and supportive.
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Salary structure is confusing. So many deductions.
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Senior Associate Scientist
• posted on 10 May 2023
Likes
100% Job security and more opportunities . One can get expertise in their skills in very less time.
- Skill development - Good
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Dislikes
Compensation to employees is average though the company performs great. The company is more focused on expanding the business and facilities. More work, less paid.
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• posted on 11 Nov 2022
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• posted on 30 Dec 2021
Likes
Work culture is better than competitors. Junior scientists can learn and grow.
- Skill development - Good
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Senior Associate Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Associate Scientist
7 -
14
years
exp.
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Associate Scientist
5 -
14
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Associate Scientist
6 -
14
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
Chennai
Senior Associate Scientist
6 -
7
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹5.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
New Delhi
Senior Associate Scientist
4 -
7
years
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| Unlock ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr |
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Senior Associate Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
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Clinical Research Senior Associate Scientist
8 -
14
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr |
Pharma Senior Associate Scientist
5 -
14
years
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| Unlock ₹5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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Manufacturing Senior Associate Scientist
6 -
14
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹7 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences Senior Associate Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
Consumer goods Senior Associate Scientist
6 -
11
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Associate Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Associate Scientist in India?
Salary for a Senior Associate Scientist in India ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 504 latest salaries received from various Senior Associate Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Associate Scientists?
- Johnson & Johnson Senior Associate Scientist Salary - ₹19.8 Lakhs per year
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals Senior Associate Scientist Salary - ₹18.7 Lakhs per year
- Zoetis Senior Associate Scientist Salary - ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
- Syngene International Senior Associate Scientist Salary - ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
- Colgate Palmolive Senior Associate Scientist Salary - ₹11.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Associate Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Associate Scientist in India is around ₹6.5 Lakhs per year (₹54.2k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Associate Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Associate Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Associate Scientist can earn is ₹26.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Associate Scientist in India?
- Healthcare - ₹12.8 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹5.1 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
- FMCG - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 15.3 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Associate Scientist in India?
- Mumbai - ₹3.8 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹3.8 Lakhs to 16.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 13.6 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹5.1 Lakhs to 11.1 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 7.6 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Associate Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Senior Associate Scientist based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Research
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
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