Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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RN Clinical - 8W Medical ICU

Company: Keck Medical Center of USC

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jun 06, 2025

OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Patient identifiers Unapproved abbreviations Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out)…

Software Engineer, Robotics

Company: Strategic Robotic Systems

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 04, 2025

Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop state-of-the-art underwater robotic systems. International travel may be required.

AI Engineer & Researcher – Multimodal

Company: Theklicker

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted Jun 06, 2025

Rapidly implementing the latest state-of-the-art methods from the deep learning literature. One on one research discussion & coding interviews (three meetings…

Research Engineer - AI Infrastructure

Company: Applied Intuition

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Jun 05, 2025

Create robust benchmarking and continuous evaluation systems to track model progress across diverse, real-world driving distributions.

Customer Service Representative, Housing Customer Service Center

Company: USC

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jun 05, 2025

The Customer Services Representative will be the first point of contact for our students, faculty, staff, parents, and guests.

Lead SoC Architect, Automotive (R&D Lab)

Company: LG Electronics

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jun 06, 2025

Familiarity with software-hardware co-design methodologies and tools to optimize performance and efficiency. Familiarity with EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys…

Business Analyst II

Company: Axos Bank

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 04, 2025

In this role, you will partner with stakeholders to uncover insights, develop models, and drive strategic initiatives through data analysis and business…

Project Manager

Company: KING AND GEORGE LLC

Location: Coronado, CA

Posted Jun 06, 2025

Knowledgeable and skilled in the operation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, fire systems and security…

Project Manager -Technology Ventures

Company: CEDARS-SINAI

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jun 04, 2025

Five years of experience in managing early-stage life science technologies (therapeutics, diagnostics) in academic technology transfer offices, life science…

Business Analyst II

Company: Axos Bank

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 05, 2025

Analyze data, build BI tools, and develop financial models. Graduate degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or similar quantitative field of study (Math,…

Senior Mechanical Engineer & Machinist (Dual Role)

Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 03, 2025

Conceptualize and design complex precision electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical systems. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with…

Pharmacist

Company: Shriners Children's

Location: Pasadena, CA

Posted Jun 06, 2025

In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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