Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Field Service Technician

Company: Trane Technologies

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Oct 23, 2025

Valid driver's license for at least 12 months with a clean record. This role may be exposed to variable temperature conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights…

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Business Improvement Analysts

Company: Medtronic

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 23, 2025

You will facilitate alignment meetings to drive project success from design to implementation, leveraging new tools and technology to increase automation in…

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Executive Sous Chef

Company: Hilton San Antonio Hill Country

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 23, 2025

Minimum of eight years’ experience in the culinary field or any similar combination of education and experience. Use market research to develop new products.

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Sr. Data Scientist

Company: UCLA

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 23, 2025

Bachelor's Degree related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. They will develop and review reproducible code to integrate and…

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sign-on bonus relocation assistance full-time

Physician, Otolaryngology/ENT (San Francisco, CA)

Company: Sutter West Bay Medical Group

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Oct 24, 2025

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AI Security Engineer, Manager

Company: Deloitte

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 23, 2025

The team consults and executes on a wide range of initiatives involving process and tool development and implementation including training development,…

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Radiology (Per Diem) in San Leandro, CA

Company: Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California

Location: San Leandro, California

Posted Oct 24, 2025

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Clinical Psychologist (Health)

Company: Defense Health Agency

Location: San Angelo, Texas

Posted Oct 24, 2025

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AI Security Engineer, Lead

Company: Deloitte

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Oct 23, 2025

The team consults and executes on a wide range of initiatives involving process and tool development and implementation including training development,…

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Hematology Oncology Specialist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Oct 23, 2025

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Data Scientist I

Company: Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation

Location: Woodland Hills, CA

Posted Oct 23, 2025

2+ years experience in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics analysis. Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB; experience with SQL and data visualization tools (…

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full-time bilingual monday to friday

Primary Care Physician

Company: Sanitas Medical Center

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Oct 24, 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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