Natural Science Research Scientist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32002444
- Class code
- 32002444
- Pay group
- NC23
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Natural Science Research Scientist is $81,620 to $159,158 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32002444.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Scientists work in a co-operative agreement between the State of North Carolina and a University or College. Scientist are responsible for initiating plans for new areas of research, developing programs for the orderly expansion of collections. The Scientist will conduct independent and meticulous scientific research in their area of specialty and disseminate results through professional presentations, scientific publications, and lectures. Research focus may be local, regional, and/or international. Employee is expected to obtain external funding and to administer external and allocated budgets for research in specialty area.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of vertebrate, invertebrate zoology, biology, or other natural science field, depending on area of specialization. Thorough knowledge of requirements for scientific research and publications. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific research. Thorough knowledge of the characteristics, behavior, and habitats of organisms in area of expertise. Considerable knowledge of the natural history of North Carolina. Ability to plan, design, and conduct original research in areas of natural science, and to compile and record results in accepted scientific formats. Ability to converse and present lectures on topics in areas of expertise to professionals and laym ...
Minimum qualifications
Doctorate degree in biology, zoology, or a science curriculum related to area of expertise from an appropriately accredited institution and three-years' experience in specialty area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.