Biophysicist

Labxchange; United States; On-site; USD 92,700 - 113,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Stock options

Bonuses

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization is looking for a Biophysicist to conduct research and experiments, teach and mentor, and collaborate with other scientists. The role requires strong laboratory skills and advanced education, typically requiring a Doctoral degree. The position offers a competitive entry-level salary starting around $103k annually, with benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans. Join a mission to explore living systems using cutting-edge techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is the basic starting requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree is typical after high school, associate, or internship.
• Doctoral degree is often required for advanced positions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and experiments in biophysics.
• Teach and mentor students or junior researchers.
• Collaborate with other scientists in the field.
• Share and publish research findings.

Skills

Operate laboratory equipment

Conduct literature research

Apply scientific thinking

Troubleshoot experimental problems

Education

Doctoral degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Biophysicists use physics, chemistry, and math to explore how living things function, from how DNA shapes traits to how cells create energy. Their work leads to breakthroughs in medicine, genetics, and environmental science.

Duties

• Conduct research and experiments
• Teaching and mentoring
• Collaborating with other scientists
• Share and publish research findings

Conducting research and experiments typically involves designing and carrying out studies to understand how living organisms operate at a physical and chemical level, such as studying protein folding or cell movement.

Skills

• Operate laboratory equipment
• Conduct literature research
• Apply scientific thinking
• Troubleshoot experimental problems

Education

Typical study duration: 4–6 years.

• High school diploma – basic starting requirement.
• Associate degree – alternative after high school.
• Internship – alternative after associate.
• Bachelor’s degree – typical after high school, associate, or internship.
• Master’s degree – typical after bachelor’s.
• Doctoral degree – alternative after master’s or after entry‑level work.

Required credits: 22–24.

Salary

Average annual entry‑level salary: $103k. Salary typically increases with experience, reaching higher levels for mid‑level (around 5 years) and senior‑level (9+ years) positions.

Benefits may include healthcare, paid time off (vacation, sick leave), retirement plans, stock options, bonuses, overtime eligibility, flexible schedules, and other perks.

Outlook

• Employment expected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 2,100 job openings per year.
• Contributions include advancing imaging tools such as MRI, PET, and cryo‑EM.
• Developing bio‑inspired solutions for carbon capture and optimized photosynthesis.
• Integrating AI to predict molecular behavior and design better therapies.

Related Careers

Careers with similar duties, skills, or education requirements include chemical engineers, medical physicists, and computational biologists.