Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Revenue Fraud Analyst

Company: KACE Company

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in a research-oriented field such as finance, economics or business is desired OR extensive demonstrated…

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Staff Nurse II - San Leandro NICU (Night/32)

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Leandro, California

Posted Aug 03, 2025

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Clinical Analyst Hybrid in San Antonio

Company: Optum

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 03, 2025

Identify challenges and opportunities, develop solutions and communicate to business leaders and internal stakeholders. Associate or bachelor’s degree.

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Director of Echocardiography

Company: University of California San Francisco

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Aug 03, 2025

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Accountant I

Company: Cal State University (CSU) San Jose

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 03, 2025

(i.e. GAAP Journal Entries, WDesk Footnotes, PBCs required by the CO, SCO, or external auditors) Provide input to the documentation and maintenance of business…

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Neurosurgeon Needed in Northern California

Company: CompHealth

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Aug 04, 2025

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Data Scientist Graduate (TikTok-Search)-2026 Start (BS/MS)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Responsibilities - Define success metrics to measure product growth and identify problems through monitoring or forecasting - Apply technical expertise with…

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Data Scientist Graduate [TikTok LIVE-Data Science] - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 04, 2025

Research data science theories and methodology, improve analysis efficiency and data product tools. Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, econometrics…

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Cardiology Non-Invasive

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

Location: San Rafael, California

Posted Aug 04, 2025

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Plastic Surgeon (Per Diem)

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

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Aug 04, 2025

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Staff Nurse II - San Leandro Lactation Education (Evening/32)

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Leandro, California

Posted Aug 04, 2025

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Family Medicine Full Time Opportunity ($60,000 sign on bonus)

Company: Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Aug 04, 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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