What is the salary for a Scientist II Microbiology at Merck? I think a contractor is hiring me for 75-85k, but when I look on glassdoor for the Merck site it is like $37 to $56/hr. What do I do? Is there any way I can get directly hired from Merck to get higher money?

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So the range is 77-116. You're getting hired on the low end which is normal for most companies.

Unless you are unemployed, you can insist on the $85, ask for more than 85, or politely decline the offer if they won't pay what you want.

Unless you are bringing a lot of work experience, the low end of the range is what you should expect for most jobs.

BTW recruiters HATE when you turn a job down over money so be prepared to hear all kinds of nonsense about why it's career suicide for you to deny them this comission.

I've never had a recruiter land me a job. I've got every job on my own, so don't listen to their nonsense and threats.

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Apply and find out? Or ask the people you work with there if there are any full time positions open. I know someone at a diff company that was a contractor that became full time

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Ask for 110 and meet in the middle - negotiate

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If your are contractor, you can ask for way more than full time salary

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