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What is a bioanalyst and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a bioanalyst. For example, did you know that they make an average of $37.29 an hour? That's $77,569 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 17% and produce 20,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBioanalystUS Average
Salary
6.1

Avg. Salary $77,569

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.3

Growth rate 17%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.14%

Asian 27.95%

Black or African American 4.60%

Hispanic or Latino 7.38%

Unknown 3.55%

White 56.38%

Gender

female 47.62%

male 52.38%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
6.3

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.8

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.7

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a bioanalyst

  1. Explore bioanalyst education requirements

    Most common bioanalyst degrees

    Bachelor's

    60.0 %

    Associate

    20.0 %

    Doctorate

    13.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific bioanalyst skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Elisa25.11%
    PCR22.13%
    Biological Samples19.77%
    HPLC13.90%
    Sops10.82%
  3. Complete relevant bioanalyst training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bioanalysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bioanalyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bioanalyst resumes.
  4. Research bioanalyst duties and responsibilities

    • Manage sample inventory via in-house laboratory information management system (LIMS) and implement additional systems for sample and chemical organization.
    • Create sequences using LIMS software.
    • Design and perform cell-based assay for developing non-animal assay methodologies in order to evaluate new vaccines or their antisera.
    • Present training on safe and fundamental operation of GC.
  5. Apply for bioanalyst jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a bioanalyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average bioanalyst salary

The average bioanalyst salary in the United States is $77,569 per year or $37 per hour. Bioanalyst salaries range between $49,000 and $120,000 per year.

Average bioanalyst salary
$77,569 Yearly
$37.29 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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