Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Gallery Sales Associate

Company: Garcia Art Glass Inc

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 06, 2025

Gallery, in person, outside and telephone sales*. Applicants should have experience in luxury retail sales and social media platforms.

Controller

Company: Confidential

Location: Gardena, CA

Posted May 07, 2025

Knowledge of financial models, program development, and federal and state administrative requirements and cost principles for awards.

AI Engineer

Company: OpusClip

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted May 08, 2025

Design and deliver state-of-the-art NLP/CV models or features to improve product performance in understanding videos. LLM fine-tuning/multimodal systems.

Upstream Product Marketing Associate

Company: Mizuho America, Inc.

Location: Union City, CA

Posted May 07, 2025

Works with Downstream Marketing to develop and implement strategy to launch and expand market for assigned products based on market analyses.

Director of Regional Operations

Company: Atlantic Pacific Companies

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 05, 2025

Utilize Business Intelligence tools for financial reporting and analysis. Prepare and present clear, concise reports; communicate technical data effectively to…

Senior Researcher - Kids Games

Company: Netflix

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 08, 2025

Provide insights support for both Games Studio (content strategy, IP analysis & integration, transmedia) and Games Product needs (product UX research,…

Operating Room Registered Nurse III- Full-Time 0630-1500

Company: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 08, 2025

Current Texas Board of Nursing (or Compact State) RN license Or Temporary TX License (Permanent license to be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Health Services Data Analyst - Sharp Health Plan - Day Shift - Full Time

Company: Sharp Healthcare

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 07, 2025

Provides the Health Services Division with database development and technical support, reporting and analysis that enables data-driven Health Services decision…

Business Analyst

Company: UCLA Health

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 07, 2025

Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate methods and systems to improve efficiency. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Health…

Network Security Analyst

Company: Community Health Group

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Posted May 07, 2025

Assist with the planning, design and troubleshooting local and wide area network infrastructure, including routers, switches, gateways, DNS servers, DHCP…

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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