Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Sr. Coordinator, US Marketing - (Remote) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology

Company: Johnson & Johnson

Location: Irvine, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Senior Engineering Analyst 3B

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Location: Lancaster, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Sr. Lab Manager (Endpoint)

Company: Forcepoint

Location: Campbell, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Wealth Management Analyst**

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Software Engineer I/II

Company: Karagozian & Case

Location: Glendale, CA

Posted Feb 05, 2025

The ideal candidate must have a solid understanding of software engineering best practices; a strong background in math or a physical science; and have…

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SEC & ESG Reporting Manager

Company: ServiceNow

Location: Santa Clara, CA / Remote

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Edge AI

Company: Samsara Inc.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Reliability Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Senior Product Manager

Company: ASML

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Vice President, E*TRADE by Morgan Stanley Mobile Product Manager

Company: Morgan Stanley

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Pricing Strategy Manager

Company: Checkr

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Feb 06, 2025

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Regional Program Manager (Fundraising & Grant Writing)

Company: Catholic Charities of LA

Location: Long Beach, CA

Posted Feb 05, 2025

Strong technical writing skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. Excellent proofreading and editing abilities to ensure…

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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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