Research Laboratory Scientist

Conducts laboratory research, designs experiments and analyses biological, chemical or physical samples to produce scientific findings. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Research Laboratory Scientist do?

Conducts laboratory research, designs experiments and analyses biological, chemical or physical samples to produce scientific findings.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR580 000 p.a.SeniorR850 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Data analysis · EssentialExperimental design · EssentialLaboratory research · EssentialQuality control · ImportantScientific writing · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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BHSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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What does a Research Laboratory Scientist do?

Conducts laboratory research, designs experiments and analyses biological, chemical or physical samples to produce scientific findings.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Data analysis, Experimental design, Laboratory research, Quality control, Scientific writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.