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Whether you’re starting a new job or discussing a raise, every negotiation starts with current salary rates—in other words, what are your colleagues earning? Help us figure that out by completing our salary survey online today (it’ll only take 5 minutes). In November—just before your year-end reviews—we’ll publish the most current salary data for life scientists.

We’ll show you how salaries compare by life science specializations, by geographic location, by degree, job title and more. Help us make this year's salary data robust and current. Fill out the survey today, and send the link to your friends.

Click here for the survey.

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