Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Global Practice Architect, Infrastructure III, Google Cloud

Company: Google

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

You will orchestrate across numerous contributing teams including solutions, services, partners, product engineering, marketing, and GTM stakeholder…

Environmental Services (EVS): Floor Care – Evenings

Company: Marina Del Rey Hospital

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

The Environmental Services Floor Care Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the medical center and its outlying buildings in order to provide a…

Clinical Pharmacist II - GI Ambulatory (Part-Time, 8-Hour Day Shifts)

Company: Stanford Health Care

Location: Redwood City, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Maintains continuous awareness f new developments in the fast-moving drug field and be aware of emerging patterns, systems, and techniques in pharmacy practice.

Environmental Services (EVS): Floor Care – Nights

Company: CEDARS-SINAI

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

The Environmental Services Floor Care Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the medical center and its outlying buildings in order to provide a…

Data Scientist - USDS

Company: TikTok

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Responsibilities - Partner with product, operations, policy, and engineering teams to scope, design, execute, measure, and improve the impact of US Safety…

Environmental Services (EVS): Floor Care – Evenings

Company: Cedars-Sinai

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

The Environmental Services Floor Care Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the medical center and its outlying buildings in order to provide a…

Environmental Services (EVS): Floor Care – Nights

Company: Cedars-Sinai

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

The Environmental Services Floor Care Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the medical center and its outlying buildings in order to provide a…

Data Scientist - USDS

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Responsibilities - Partner with product, operations, policy, and engineering teams to scope, design, execute, measure, and improve the impact of US Safety…

Per Diem Pharmacist

Company: UCLA Health

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Pharm D. degree and current CA Pharmacy license (required). Adhering to departmental policies and procedures, you will deliver a wide range of clinical services…

Program Manager

Company: Cedars-Sinai

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, project management, or a related field. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business,…

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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