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Science jobs in California, United States
886 open roles read nightly from companies’ own hiring pages. Each one links to the original ad.
Science jobs in California at a glance
- Open roles
- 886
- Remote
- 7%
- Posted in the last 30 days
- 235
- Advertised pay, middle half
- $126K – $300Kmedian $190K
From the 708 science jobs here that state yearly pay in USD: the top of each advertised range. Updated nightly.
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201–220 of 886 jobs
Researcher, Safety - Frontier Assurance
3 weeks agoOpenAI · San Francisco, California, United States
Full-time$380K – $500K a yearScience & researchThe Frontier Assurance team strengthens OpenAI’s safety decisions through independent expertise, rigorous assessment, and public transparency. We coordinate external evaluations of frontier models and safeguards, develop approaches such as embedded auditing, and manage the…
DMPK Scientist
3 weeks agoSchrödinger · New York, United States +3
$170K – $290K a yearScience & researchA DMPK analysis expert, who understands ADME principles and applications throughout drug development applications throughout drug discovery and development; A scientist with a robust background in DMPK who has specialized in the use and application of any of the following:
Orca Bio · Sacramento, California, United States
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$140K – $170K a yearScience & researchIn this role, you will own analytical development for potency, mechanism of action, product characterization, and release testing methods supporting early- and late-stage cell therapy programs. You will also author CMC analytical content for BLA submissions and help prepare our…
Reference Scenario Lead
3 weeks agoReflective · San Francisco, California, United States
RemoteLead / staff$130K – $190K a yearScience & researchDecision-makers evaluating SAI need a concrete, internally consistent account of what hypothetical early deployment would involve. Existing research addresses many individual components, but important questions remain about how they fit together. Reflective is developing a…
Senior/Staff Research Associate
3 weeks agoPendulum™ · San Francisco, California, United States
On-siteFull-timeLead / staff$110.5K – $123.5K a yearScience & researchPendulum is currently seeking a Senior Research Associate (or Staff Research Associate, depending on experience) to join our Product Development team. This role will carry significant responsibility across fermentation operations and flow cytometry workflows, supporting…
Scientist, Plume Modeling and Forecasting
3 weeks agoReflective · San Francisco, California, United States
Remote$130K – $160K a yearScience & researchReflective studies stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) through modeling and, where the science requires it, by assessing the feasibility of small-scale outdoor experiments. Our modeling work includes AIDE-SAI, a linked set of machine-learning emulators that simulates SAI end…
Scientist I, Technology Development
3 weeks agoAlamar Biosciences · Fremont, California, United States
Full-timeEntry level$120K – $140K a yearScience & researchDesign and execute experiments to develop multiplex biomarker assays.; Apply laboratory skills and experience to generate high-quality data in developing new technologies and new biomarker assays.; Maintain accurate records of work performed, including reagents, methodology,…
Xaira Therapeutics · South San Francisco, California, United States
Lead / staff$164K – $205K a yearScience & researchWe are looking for a Principal Scientist with a strong background in immunology to identify new therapeutic opportunities and help shape Xaira’s portfolio.
Lab Operations Specialist
3 weeks agoCalico · South San Francisco, California, United States
Mid level$105K – $115K a yearScience & researchCalico is seeking an exceptional and experienced Lab Operations Specialist who will work within the Facilities and Operations group. The candidate will also work closely with the research groups and scientists and with other functional groups at Calico.
Reflection · New York, United States +2
On-siteFull-timeLead / staffScience & researchYou will build the evaluation infrastructure that researchers use to understand model capabilities, guide training decisions, and assess readiness for release. The role spans evaluation authoring, distributed execution, and results analysis, with a particular focus on…
Senior Research Executive
3 weeks agoInizio Ignite | Research Partnership · San Francisco, California, United States
HybridFull-timeSenior$85K – $95K a yearScience & researchOur custom research team partners with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients to enable them to solve marketing, brand, advertising and communications problems through a mixture of innovative qualitative and quantitative market research techniques.
Environmental Specialist
3 weeks agoTriumvirate Environmental · South San Francisco, California, United States
Full-timeMid level$28.00 an hourScience & researchDevelop an understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Triumvirate’s Health and Safety practices; Preparation of chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federal/state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material.; Safe…
Site Director - Clinical Research
3 weeks agoHeadlands Research · Escondido, California, United States
Director$100K – $120K a yearScience & researchAt Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in…
Scientist / Senior Scientist, Library Prep
3 weeks agoGlyphic Biotechnologies · Berkeley, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$111.7K – $162K a yearScience & researchWork environment:
Director, US Lung Market Research
3 weeks agoRevolution Medicines · Redwood City, California, United States
Director$211K – $264K a yearScience & researchReporting to the Executive Director, US Lung Analytics & Insights, the Director, US Lung Market Research will serve as the US Market Research lead for Revolution Medicines’ Lung cancer portfolio.
Scientist, Biology
3 weeks agoAlector · South San Francisco, California, United States
On-siteFull-time$145K – $155K a yearScience & researchOur mission is to develop therapies that empower the immune system to combat neurodegeneration and our team is focused on developing treatments for some of the most challenging diseases facing our society. By harnessing advancements in genetics, immunology and neuroscience, we…
Research Technical Program Manager, Robotics
3 weeks agoDyna Robotics · Redwood City, California, United States
On-siteFull-timeScience & researchDyna Robotics builds general-purpose robots powered by a proprietary embodied AI foundation model with top-in-industry generalization and real-world performance. Already deployed with customers across multiple industries, our robots do commercial-grade work in the physical…
Manager of Statistical Programming
3 weeks agoNatera · San Carlos, California, United States
Manager$145.2K – $181.5K a yearScience & researchLead and oversee statistical programming deliverables, including ADS (Analysis Datasets) and TLF (Table, Listings and Figures), ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance with ICH, GCP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.; May manage a team of statistical programmers, taking…
California State University · San Bernardino, California, United States
Mid levelFrom $71.5K a yearScience & researchThe LTC is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in transportation research and workforce development, with a focus on the Inland Empire—one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most dynamic regions. The Center engages in applied and academic research addressing…
RESEARCHER, AGENTS FOR AUTOMATED DISCOVERY
3 weeks agoMakerMaker · San Francisco, California, United States
On-siteFull-timeSeniorScience & researchWe're building autonomous research agents for recursive self-improvement (multi-agent systems that propose, run, and analyze machine learning experiments). We're a small, well-funded team that works onsite in San Francisco.
Updated 07 Nov 2026 10:21 UTC from the OptiTalent job library.