Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Real Estate Project Manager

Company: Private Family Estate

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Implement Scrum and Agile methodologies across the Real Estate Operations (REO) department to develop project plans, managing from inception to completion.

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457(b) ad&d insurance continuing education credits

Physician

Company: AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jul 27, 2025

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Rheumatologist Opportunity- San Jose, CA

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

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Jul 27, 2025

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acute care facility research

Staff Nurse II (CVICU)

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Jul 28, 2025

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Registered Nurse, Pediatric CVICU

Company: CHRISTUS Health (IHE/Hosted)

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and…

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Software Engineer (Automated Program Analysis)

Company: Kudu Dynamics

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Software design and implementation experience with event-modeling and data integration as it relates to distributed systems.

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full time be or bc

General Cardiologist

Company: Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jul 27, 2025

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Implementation Manager

Company: Vibrant Wellness

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2025

3–7 years of experience in a clinical laboratory, diagnostics manufacturing, or research implementation environment. Reports To:* Director of Operations.

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Machine Learning Scientist

Company: Ford Motor Company

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2025

OR bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or related field AND 5+ year(s) data-science experience.

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Full Stack AI Architect

Company: Infosys

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Knowledge in DevOps processes and tools. Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.

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dental insurance flexible schedule flexible spending account

Biomedical Engineering Manager- Dialysis

Company: No Employer

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jul 28, 2025

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Pre-op/PACU Registered Nurse

Company: Sharp San Diego Surgery Center

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care provided by coaching, training, and developing ancillary personnel while documenting findings.

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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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