Research Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Obstetrics/Gynecology - Hospitalist Opportunity in Vacaville, CA

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

Location: Vacaville, CA

Posted Jun 22, 2025

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Neonatologist (Per Diem)

Company: Pediatrix Medical Group

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Posted Jun 23, 2025

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Associate Medical Director - Cardio, Vascular, Diabetes, Metabolic and Endocrine (CVDME)

Company: Quest Diagnostics

Location: San Juan Capistrano, California

Posted Jun 22, 2025

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Spine Surgery Neurophysiologist

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Jun 22, 2025

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Staff Nurse II (ICU)

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Jun 22, 2025

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Lic. Masters Mental Health Prof. Adult and Child Team

Company: Kaiser Permanente

Location: San Francisco, California

Posted Jun 23, 2025

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Infectious Disease Officer

Company: U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jun 23, 2025

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Business Intelligence Analyst (Mid-level) - AML (Business Objects)

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jun 23, 2025

OR advanced degree in quantitative analytics field such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research, Data and/or…

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Neurologist

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

Location: South San Francisco, California

Posted Jun 22, 2025

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Neonatologist

Company: Pediatrix Medical Group

Location: San Jose, California

Posted Jun 23, 2025

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Customer Service Representative II – Customer Experience

Company: Revvity

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2025

Deliver a proactive outreach to address non-technical inquiries regarding delivery information of current and previous shipments, status of their orders,…

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Staff Nurse (RN) - Float

Company: Satellite Healthcare

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jun 21, 2025

Current nursing license in the applicable state. Current, active, unencumbered state RN licensure Current Healthcare Provider certification (CPR) required*…

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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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