Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Staff Nurse II (CVOR)

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted May 12, 2025

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Registered Nurse - Outpatient/Primary Care

Company: ERP International

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 14, 2025

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from any state.  Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional…

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Obesity Medicine / Weight Management Part Time Opportunity

Company: Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Location: San Diego, California

Posted May 12, 2025

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Sales Manager

Company: Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.

Location: Milpitas, CA

Posted May 14, 2025

BS in Sales or Marketing or related business field and a minimum of 15 years of sales experience, with a minimum of 10 years in a sales management capacity.

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Nocturnist BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted May 13, 2025

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Neonatal Hospitalist BC/BE

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Posted May 12, 2025

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Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Child Psychiatry

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Jose, California

Posted May 12, 2025

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HVAC Specialist

Company: Stanford University

Location: Stanford, CA

Posted May 14, 2025

Required to have at least a class III EPA certification, although many jobs will require certification as a Universal Technician.

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Senior Solutions Architect, Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps - NVIS

Company: NVIDIA

Location: South Pasadena, CA

Posted May 12, 2025

Being a technical resource, develop, re-define and document standard methodologies to share with internal teams Support Research & Development activities and…

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Breast Radiologist Position Available – Imaging Clinic, San Diego, CA

Company: Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego

Location: San Diego, California

Posted May 12, 2025

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Physician - Gastroenterology

Company: CHRISTUS Health

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted May 12, 2025

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Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Addiction Medicine

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Jose, California

Posted May 13, 2025

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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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