Senior Research Scientist
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₹5.6 Lakhs - ₹22.5 Lakhs
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4
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Senior Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹5.6
Lakhs to ₹22.5
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 16 years of experience
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Research & Development
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· 5-10 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Locations
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
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Mumbai
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Industries
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Pharma
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Research Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India ranges between ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k latest salaries received from various Senior Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Research Scientists?
- Alivus Life Sciences Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.7 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
- Himalaya Wellness Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹19.1 Lakhs per year
- Reliance Industries Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹18.4 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Research Scientist in India is around ₹5.6 Lakhs per year (₹46.7k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Research Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Research Scientist can earn is ₹26.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Chemicals - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 19.1 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Agro Chemicals - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 17.3 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 62.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 54.7 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.9 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Vadodara - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 22.1 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Research Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Senior Research Scientist based on 12 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
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