Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
About the profession
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
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Based on the Molecular and Cellular Biologists role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Resident/Fellow Molecular and Cellular Biologist → Practitioner Molecular and Cellular Biologist → Senior Molecular and Cellular Biologist → Department Lead Molecular and Cellular Biologist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
159K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $52,230 - $78,855/year With equity/bonuses: $57,453 - $94,626 Top markets (SF/NYC): $60,064 - $94,626 Execute core tasks using Science under…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Maintain accurate laboratory records and data. 10am, Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $36,561 - $70,970 Year 2-3: Junior level $78,855 - $100,206 Year 4-6: Mid level $100,206 - $108,644 Year 7-10: Senior level $108,644 - $138,710 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Molecular and Cellular Biologist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Science and Reading Comprehension You communicate…
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