Last updated 2026-06-18

203 Scientific R&D jobs in Boston ()

Browse 203 Scientific R&D jobs across Boston, including Senior Principal Scientist, Discovery-Immunology, Research Scientist, Team Lead/Associate Director InVivo Biology, Senior Scientist, I, and Research Scientist I/II, Biology (Dual Posting) roles. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.

Scientific R&D jobs in Boston

A category encompassing roles focused on scientific research, development, and support across various biological and technical fields.

Browse Scientific R&D jobs in Boston from companies including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Flagship Pioneering, Inc., AbbVie, Lilly, AstraZeneca, Amgen, and Lila Sciences.

  • Common titles include Senior Principal Scientist, Discovery-Immunology, Research Scientist, Team Lead/Associate Director InVivo Biology, Senior Scientist, I, and Research Scientist I/II, Biology (Dual Posting).
  • Roles span mid, entry, senior, and intern levels.
  • Recent postings include research associate, scientist i, research scientist, scientist analytical, and analytical development roles.
  • Most listed roles are in Cambridge (86), with openings also in Boston (70), Waltham (17), Lexington (11), and Watertown (4).
  • Reported pay for Scientific R&D jobs near Boston ranges around $81,000-$220,000 annually (P25-P75 across 224 postings that disclosed pay).
  • Hourly Scientific R&D roles near Boston pay a median rate of $30/hr based on 11 postings.
  • Explore Scientific R&D salaries in Massachusetts in Salary Explorer.

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Lilly

Watertown mid Full Time $141k-206.8k/yr
Experience working within a matrixed CMC environment, including cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, analytical development,… The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carrier-based drug product development, process optimization, scale-up, and technical…

Novonordisk

Lexington senior
Demonstrates a specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise, and engages relationships with other key areas related to drug development in…

Tufts University

Boston entry Full Time
Participates in other laboratory responsibilities such as supervision and/or training of research technicians, graduate students, and postd… This individual may have other responsibilities in the laboratory such as supervision of staff, training of graduate students or postdoctor…

AbbVie

Waltham senior Full Time $96.5k-183.5k/yr
Direct mentorship of others Support late stage and commercial biologics manufacturing, technology transfer, process validation, investigati… Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radi…
Cambridge mid Full Time $102.4k-150.8k/yr
The final level and title will be determined by the hiring team based on skills, experience, and capabilities: Research Scientist…

AstraZeneca

Waltham senior Full Time
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to join our Immunology Cell Therapy Discovery team. The role focuses on leading both ex vivo and in vivo cell therapy discovery efforts, underpinned by an in-depth understanding…
Boston mid Full Time $110k-125k/yr
Key responsibilities: Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing analytical testing team for cellular based… Experience in cell and gene therapy analytical testing including familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms (e.g., Hamilton, Teca…

Merck

Boston senior Full Time $119.1k-187.5k/yr
Scientist, Analytical R&D Company: Merck Job Description The Discovery Analytical Research group within Analytical Enabling Capabilities is… Required Skills: Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Method Development, Assay Development, Bioanalytical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Biopha…
Cambridge senior
This leadership role will provide scientific and strategic DMPK guidance across our biologics portfolio, supporting a wide range of therape… The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in DMPK, bioanalysis (BA), and immunogenicity science, with a proven ability to influence discove…
Boston entry $77.3k-87.6k/yr
Working closely with our R&D Scientists and Associates, you will help establish and validate molecular biology and protein biochemistry ass… Summary: We are seeking a motivated, organized, and enthusiastic Associate Scientist II to join Ascidian's team.

PerkinElmer

Boston mid Full Time $80k-87k/yr
He or she will work closely with other scientists across functional teams, providing critical cell culture support for lead identification… Prepare cell culture media and reagents, and perform cell banking, sterility testing, and quality control on newly acquired and engineered…
Boston senior Full Time $260.3k-409.7k/yr
As part of the global team, you will collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues in Translational Medicine, as well as… Proven track record in clinical care of patient populations or management of clinical problem-solving Required Skills: Clinical Development…

Danaher

Boston mid Full Time $100k-120k/yr
The Bioprocess Applications Scientist is responsible for providing training, troubleshooting, and technical support to Cytiva customers and… Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
Boston senior $180k-195k/yr
Hands-on experience in carrying out stability studies for drug substance and drug product in development and/or QC settings Experience mana… The successful candidate will have hands-on experience lead ing the execution of small molecule analytical activities across early to late-…
Cambridge senior $196k-279k/yr
Lead, manage and oversee translational medicine scientists and day to day operations. Lead the interpretation of data and their presentation in clinical study reports and publications; accountable for the design and execution…

Lila Sciences

Cambridge mid $118k/yr
We are seeking a bioinformaticist to join our data science team, where you’ll collaborate with software engineers, lab scientists, and… What You'll Be Building Design, develop, and maintain scalable NGS data processing pipelines (e.g., using Nextflow) for a variety of…
Cambridge senior Full Time $137k-235.8k/yr
Demonstrated track record of advancing programs, leading cross-functional teams, and applying immunology expertise to inform discovery stra… We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Principal Scientist, Discovery Immunology to join our team in Cambridge,…

1001 Amgen Inc.

Cambridge mid Full Time
The fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across human genetics, computational biology, cardiovascular biology, and… Working within Amgen Research, you will leverage large-scale human genetic datasets and emerging genomic technologies to identify novel dis…

7C1 Pfizer, Inc.

Cambridge senior Full Time $139.1k-231.9k/yr
Role Responsabilities Utilize understanding of disease biology and therapeutic mechanism of action in collaboration with team to develop an… Demonstrated translational biomarker experience supporting projects from lead development through to submission Experience preparing regula…

Biibhr

Cambridge senior Full Time $122k-163k/yr
About This Role The Biomarkers and Systems Biology group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join a dynamic… Serve as the Bioanalytical Lead on study and program teams, defining strategy and ensuring alignment with development objectives.

Amgen

Cambridge mid Full Time
The fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across human genetics, computational biology, cardiovascular biology, and… Working within Amgen Research, you will leverage large-scale human genetic datasets and emerging genomic technologies to identify novel dis…
Watertown entry $29-32/hr
As the Research Associate , you conduct in vivo study work in rodents for multiple IS clients to support research… Monitors animal health and welfare while performing technical procedures.
Cambridge senior Full Time $137k-235.8k/yr
Demonstrated track record of advancing programs, leading cross-functional teams, and applying immunology expertise to inform discovery stra… We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Principal Scientist, Discovery Immunology to join our team in Cambridge,…
Boston entry $43.9k-53.3k/yr
The incumbent will perform general molecular biological methods including primary adult cardiomyocyte isolation, extraction of DNA, RNA, an… Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Cambridge senior Full Time $80k-120k/yr
The successful candidate will have background in biological sciences and be technically skilled in basic molecular biology techniques and w… Responsibilities will include designing, developing, and executing studies in rodent obesity models using small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) a…
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