Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Customer Service Director

Company: Medtronic

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

You will work with Operating Units to develop robust internal and external strategies and processes to meet or exceed operating unit and customer expectations…

Solutions Engineer (Remote)

Company: Careers at Drata

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Experience running trials and POCs and serving as the technical partner of the prospective customer throughout their evaluation.

PREDICTIVE DATA ANALYST / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Company: County of Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Assists with the design, development, and planning implementation of evaluation services and highly complex data science projects by collaborating with the Sr…

Software Engineer II-

Company: Security Service Federal Credit Union

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Collaborates with leadership and analysts, across multiple teams, to design, modify, and explain program changes or to provide technical support.

Data Scientist

Company: Base-2 Solutions

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 14, 2025

A degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Information Systems, Engineering), a degree in the physical/hard sciences (e.g., physics, chemistry, biology,…

HVAC Operations Manager - San Jose, CA

Company: Atlas Trillo Heating & Air Conditioning

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Provide technical support to the field via radio, telephone, and job sites. You will be responsible for assisting with the overseeing of our HVAC Service and…

Project Coordinator-Senior

Company: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Bachelor's Degree degree in related field is required. Oversees project activities to include training, data management and statistical analysis and budget…

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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