Molecular Biologist I pay range
State of Texas · class code 4212
- Class code
- 4212
- Pay group
- B16
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Molecular Biologist I is $40,918 to $61,130 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 4212.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Molecular Biologist series, which includes this class. 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.
What the state says the job is
Performs molecular biology work involving conducting nucleic acid analyses and testing of materials, reagents, and clinical/non-clinical specimens; and assisting with research studies.
Examples of the work
Prepares and analyzes specimens using advanced molecular techniques for the diagnosis and/or detection of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and/or genetic characteristics. Prepares test solutions, standards, controls, and reagents for advanced molecular genetic procedures. Interprets molecular biology test results. Maintains, calibrates, and/or sterilizes laboratory equipment. Conducts research and quality control tests on reagents and materials. Performs related work as assigned. DESCRIPTION OF LEVELS Examples of work and descriptions are meant to progress through the levels. For example, an employee at level V may also perform work listed within the previous levels.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.