The results of the 2009 Lab Manager Kelly Scientific Third Annual Salary and Employee Satisfaction Survey are in and, somewhat surprising, a majority of the participants have stated that they are content with their current employment situations.

Direct technology spending and the time and effort expended to source, assess and buy equipment, raw materials and consumables make the acquisition of laboratory equipment a dominant expense category on the balance sheets of laboratories. Lab Manager shares the results of its annual lab investment study here.

According to salary survey respondents from four different regions around the country, it seems that a majority of science professionals are very satisfied with their current positions.

Thanks to the more than 1,200 lab professionals who participated in this years annual survey, we highlight some interesting new data regarding base salaries, salary incentives, total cash compensation, equity-based compensation, benefits practices and overall job satisfaction. The survey also delves more deeply into questions concerning life/work balance, job security, and professional development opportunities.

With a good strategy and excellent execution, lab managers can take their careers to the next level, increasing their job satisfaction and fattening their wallets as well.