Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Marketing Assistant

Company: American International Industries

Location: Commerce, CA

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Social Listening and Competitive Research; keeping up-to-date on the latest products, trends, and insights across platforms (social media, blog, digital…

Research Data Analyst- Hybrid

Company: UC San Diego Health

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 22, 2025

Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties. Acquiring knowledge of research function.

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Sr

Company: UC San Diego Health

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 22, 2025

Must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. Federal, state, or local public health directives…

Customer Service Representative Healthcare

Company: Buckeye Global

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Handle 60–80 inbound calls per day. Document calls and update records in Epic and Talkdesk systems. Training: 6 weeks onsite, then may transition to remote (…

Special Education Teacher / Education Specialist (Mild/Mod) (25-26)

Company: KIPP Public Schools Northern California

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 20, 2025

Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop measurable annual goals in students’ areas of need including academic, behavior, and social emotional.

Marketing/Proposal Coordinator

Company: Lccx, LLC

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 21, 2025

Experience using Canva or similar tools for layout/design. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.

Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Designer

Company: AFC Soy Foods, Inc.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 21, 2025

This position is both in office and out in the field and training will be provided in both scenarios. Research industry trends to develop fresh and creative…

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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