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Research Scientist 1

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

27 employees hold this title in Health and Senior Services. Median total compensation for the role is $120,829, above the department median of $76,462.

Employees
27
Total payroll
$2.9M
Role median
$120,829
Agency median
$76,462
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,386$132,548+

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How total compensation varies among the 27 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New Jersey

Research Scientist 1 is held in 13 New Jersey departments. In Health and Senior Services, the median of $120,829 ranks #6 of 13.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Human Services
$132,548 · 5
Treasury
$131,174 · 2
Null
$118,945 · 1
Corrections
$118,116 · 1
State Parole Board
$116,198 · 1
Agriculture
$114,869 · 1
Transportation
$109,449 · 1

Median total compensation for the Research Scientist 1 role in other New Jerseydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Research Scientist beyond New Jersey

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In New Jersey, the median of $109,532 ranks #1 of 6. See Research Scientist across all of New Jersey →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California
$104,459 · 760
Minnesota
$96,654 · 395
Massachusetts
$80,039 · 10
Illinois
$73,100 · 13
Florida
$60,000 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Research Scientist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Somia Aluwalia

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$132,548
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$131,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,514
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,548
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Aluwalia, Somia
Payroll ID
101597
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$133,882
Year-to-Date Earnings
$132,548

Somia Aluwalia holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,548. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Markos Ezra

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$132,548
Sub-department
Office of the Commissioner
Base pay
$131,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,514
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,548
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Ezra, Markos H
Payroll ID
102563
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$133,882
Year-to-Date Earnings
$132,548

Markos Ezra works as a Research Scientist 1 for Health and Senior Services within Office of the Commissioner. Markos earned $132,548 in 2024. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Jennifer Schneider

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$132,548
Sub-department
Ann Klein Forensic Center
Base pay
$131,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,514
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,548
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Schneider, Jennifer E
Payroll ID
11566
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$133,882
Year-to-Date Earnings
$132,548

Jennifer Schneider holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Ann Klein Forensic Center. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,548. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Peixue Ma

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$132,514
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$131,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,480
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,514
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Ma, Peixue
Payroll ID
162543
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$133,882
Year-to-Date Earnings
$132,514

At Health and Senior Services, Peixue Ma serves as a Research Scientist 1 within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,514. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Eric Bind

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$128,482
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$127,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,482
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Bind, Eric P
Payroll ID
131473
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$133,882
Year-to-Date Earnings
$128,482

Eric Bind is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. 2024 total compensation came to $128,482. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Edward Acheampong

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$128,140
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$126,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,140
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Acheampong, Edward A
Payroll ID
165960
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$129,430
Year-to-Date Earnings
$128,140

Edward Acheampong is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. 2024 total compensation came to $128,140. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Miriam Schachter

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$128,140
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$126,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,140
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Schachter, Miriam M
Payroll ID
150752
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$129,430
Year-to-Date Earnings
$128,140

Miriam Schachter works as a Research Scientist 1 for Health and Senior Services within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. Miriam earned $128,140 in 2024. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Rutvik Patel

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$128,135
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$126,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,458
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,135
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Patel, Rutvik I
Payroll ID
171356
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$129,430
Year-to-Date Earnings
$128,135

Rutvik Patel is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. 2024 total compensation came to $128,135. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Jason Mehr

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$127,760
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$126,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,760
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Mehr, Jason S
Payroll ID
153256
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$129,430
Year-to-Date Earnings
$127,760

Jason Mehr works as a Research Scientist 1 for Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. Jason earned $127,760 in 2024. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Abolade Oyelade

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$127,264
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$125,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,264
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Oyelade, Abolade
Payroll ID
129169
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$129,430
Year-to-Date Earnings
$127,264

Abolade Oyelade holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,264. Their bargaining unit is Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Jessica Arias

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$123,734
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$122,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,734
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Arias, Jessica M
Payroll ID
171440
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,979
Year-to-Date Earnings
$123,734

At Health and Senior Services, Jessica Arias serves as a Research Scientist 1 within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,734. Their bargaining unit is Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Jing Shi

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$123,689
Sub-department
Family Health Services
Base pay
$122,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,369
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,689
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Shi, Jing
Payroll ID
141162
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,979
Year-to-Date Earnings
$123,689

Jing Shi works as a Research Scientist 1 for Health and Senior Services within Family Health Services. Jing earned $123,689 in 2024. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Changho Yu

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$121,864
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$120,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,364
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,864
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Yu, Changho
Payroll ID
136985
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,979
Year-to-Date Earnings
$121,864

Changho Yu holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,864. Their bargaining unit is Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Elena Napravnik

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$120,829
Sub-department
Family Health Services
Base pay
$119,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,331
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,829
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Napravnik, Elena M
Payroll ID
164985
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,979
Year-to-Date Earnings
$120,829

Elena Napravnik holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Family Health Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,829. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Li Kuang

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$120,316
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$118,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,330
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,316
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Kuang, Li
Payroll ID
165745
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,979
Year-to-Date Earnings
$120,316

Li Kuang is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. 2024 total compensation came to $120,316. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Kathleen Ross

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$119,412
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$118,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,241
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,412
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Ross, Kathleen M
Payroll ID
153100
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,979
Year-to-Date Earnings
$119,412

Kathleen Ross holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,412. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Dana Woell

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$119,276
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$117,963
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,313
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,276
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Woell, Dana M
Payroll ID
169261
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$120,527
Year-to-Date Earnings
$119,276

Dana Woell works as a Research Scientist 1 for Health and Senior Services within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. Dana earned $119,276 in 2024. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Mojisola Ojo

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$118,780
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$117,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,313
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,780
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Ojo, Mojisola O
Payroll ID
119816
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$120,527
Year-to-Date Earnings
$118,780

Mojisola Ojo holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,780. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Erin Mayo

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$116,613
Sub-department
Office of the Commissioner
Base pay
$115,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,613
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Mayo, Erin M
Payroll ID
152213
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$120,527
Year-to-Date Earnings
$116,613

Erin Mayo is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Office of the Commissioner. 2024 total compensation came to $116,613. Their bargaining unit is Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Joseph Ochal

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$109,469
Sub-department
Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories
Base pay
$108,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,212
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,469
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Ochal, Joseph S
Payroll ID
116449
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$111,623
Year-to-Date Earnings
$109,469

Joseph Ochal is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Public Health & Environmental & Laboratories. 2024 total compensation came to $109,469. Their bargaining unit is Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Jie Li

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$102,240
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$100,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,240
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Li, Jie
Payroll ID
143753
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$129,430
Year-to-Date Earnings
$102,240

Jie Li is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. 2024 total compensation came to $102,240. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Lashunda Omida

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$91,428
Sub-department
Office of the Commissioner
Base pay
$90,324
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,428
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Omida, Lashunda
Payroll ID
123417
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$111,623
Year-to-Date Earnings
$91,428

Lashunda Omida holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Office of the Commissioner. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,428. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Jordan Steiner

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$90,200
Sub-department
Office of the Commissioner
Base pay
$88,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,200
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Steiner, Jordan J
Payroll ID
164820
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$120,527
Year-to-Date Earnings
$90,200

Jordan Steiner holds the role of Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Office of the Commissioner. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,200. Their bargaining unit is Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Sarah Leifer

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2023 total comp
$45,055
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$45,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,055
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2023
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Leifer, Sarah
Payroll ID
171421
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$91,734
Year-to-Date Earnings
$45,055

Sarah Leifer is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. 2023 total compensation came to $45,055. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Caitlin Vail

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2024 total comp
$37,419
Sub-department
Family Health Services
Base pay
$35,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,419
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2024
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Vail, Caitlin N
Payroll ID
137637
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$93,816
Year-to-Date Earnings
$37,419

At Health and Senior Services, Caitlin Vail serves as a Research Scientist 1 within Family Health Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,419. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Lynne Alexander

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2023 total comp
$29,031
Sub-department
Division of Mental Health Services
Base pay
$4,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,031
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2023
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Alexander, Lynne J
Payroll ID
1028
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,980
Year-to-Date Earnings
$29,031

Lynne Alexander works as a Research Scientist 1 for Health and Senior Services within Division of Mental Health Services. Lynne earned $29,031 in 2023. Union affiliation: Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.

Bhavani Sathya

Research Scientist 1/Health and Senior Services

2023 total comp
$3,386
Sub-department
Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,386
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,386
Union / bargaining unit
Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R
Pay basis
Annual

Source-specific fields

As-of Date
Dec 31, 2023
Calendar Quarter
4
Full Name
Sathya, Bhavani
Payroll ID
157211
Record Type
Master
Salary Hourly Rate
$124,980
Year-to-Date Earnings
$3,386

Bhavani Sathya is a Research Scientist 1 at Health and Senior Services within Division of Epidemiology,Environmental&Occupational Health Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,386. They are represented by Primary Level Supervisors (Cwa) - Unit R.