Job market overview · Updated 2026-08-07
Scientific R&D Jobs
Browse current Scientific R&D jobs and explore U.S. salary data, locations, remote work, and companies hiring.
- Current jobs
- 929
- Posted in last 14 days
- 333
- Remote jobs
- 56
- 6.0% of current jobs
- Location with most jobs
- Boston, MA, United States
- 427 jobs
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Search all Scientific R&D jobsLatest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Technician I/II - Education | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA, United States | August 7 |
| 2026 PhD Residency - High-throughput Chemical Experimentation | X | Mountain View, CA, United States | August 7 |
| Staff Research Associate - Pediatric Neonatology | UCSF Career Site | San Francisco, CA, United States | August 7 |
| Advisor, Analytical Chemistry - Antibody-Drug Conjugates | Lilly | Indianapolis, IN, United States | August 7 |
| Seasonal Hire-MDD-The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine | UTHealth Houston | Houston, TX, United States | August 7 |
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Hiring and U.S. salary data for Scientific R&D
- Corvi Careers currently lists 929 scientific r&d jobs, including 333 posted in the last 14 days.
- By experience level, there are 423 current scientific r&d jobs at the senior level, followed by 318 mid level roles and 179 entry level positions.
- Locations with the most scientific r&d jobs are Boston (427), San Francisco (268), New York City (142), Houston (115), and Los Angeles (105).
- Annual salaries for Scientific R&D jobs in the US range from $84,250 at Lower (p25) to $218,790 at Higher (p75), based on 486 postings with salary ranges.
- Mid hourly pay (p50) for Scientific R&D jobs in the US is $29/hour, based on 75 postings with hourly pay.
Salaries for Scientific R&D jobs in the US
Salary ranges come from US jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Postings with salary ranges | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 486 | $84,250 | $116,642-$154,900 | $218,790 | USD |
Annual salaries for Scientific R&D jobs in the US range from $84,250 at Lower (p25) to $218,790 at Higher (p75), based on 486 postings with salary ranges.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Scientific R&D jobs in the US is $29/hour, based on 75 postings with hourly pay.
Scientific R&D salaries by US city
| Location | Salary range | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA, United States |
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$88,000 | $117,466-$156,250 | $215,068 | 176 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States |
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$112,549 | $150,000-$210,000 | $264,250 | 94 |
| San Diego, CA, United States |
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$79,100 | $109,500-$153,500 | $198,875 | 56 |
| New York City, NY, United States |
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$77,591 | $138,000-$200,000 | $235,000 | 37 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
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$72,000 | $90,000-$113,000 | $150,650 | 35 |
| San Jose, CA, United States |
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$85,000 | $105,000-$140,000 | $187,000 | 33 |
| Remote - United States |
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$100,263 | $140,100-$152,800 | $220,000 | 33 |
| Philadelphia, PA, United States |
|
$54,700 | $61,200-$110,400 | $110,706 | 15 |
Lower (p25) is the lower listed range, Mid (p50) is the middle listed salary, and Higher (p75) is the higher listed range. All bars use the same dollar scale.
Updated 2026-08-07. Based on 929 current jobs and 486 postings with salary ranges. Some jobs do not include salary, experience level, or work arrangement.
Locations with the most Scientific R&D jobs
Boston has the most Scientific R&D jobs, with 427 current jobs, followed by San Francisco (268), New York City (142), and Houston (115).
| Location | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Boston, MA, United States | 427 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 268 |
| New York City, NY, United States | 142 |
| Houston, TX, United States | 115 |
| Los Angeles, CA, United States | 105 |
| San Diego, CA, United States | 86 |
| Washington, DC, United States | 68 |
| Remote - United States | 66 |
Scientific R&D jobs by experience level
| Experience level | Jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| senior | 423 | 46% |
| mid-level | 318 | 34% |
| entry-level | 179 | 19% |
| intern | 9 | 1.0% |
Common Scientific R&D job titles
Senior Scientist is the most common job title in Scientific R&D, with 11 current jobs, followed by Scientist (9), Scientist II (9), and Associate Scientist (8).
| Job title | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientist | 11 |
| Scientist | 9 |
| Scientist II | 9 |
| Associate Scientist | 8 |
| Research Technician | 8 |
| Research Scientist | 7 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 7 |
| Research Assistant | 7 |
Companies hiring for Scientific R&D jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 22 |
| Lilly | 19 |
| AbbVie | 14 |
| Amgen | 11 |
| Danaher | 11 |
- How many Scientific R&D jobs are open right now?
- Corvi Careers currently lists 929 Scientific R&D jobs, including 333 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Scientific R&D jobs pay in the US?
- Annual salaries for Scientific R&D jobs in the US range from $84,250 at Lower (p25) to $218,790 at Higher (p75), based on 486 postings with salary ranges. Mid hourly pay (p50) for Scientific R&D jobs in the US is $29/hour, based on 75 postings with hourly pay.
- How many Scientific R&D jobs are remote?
- 56 of 929 current Scientific R&D jobs are remote (6.0%).
- Which cities have the most Scientific R&D jobs?
- Boston has the most Scientific R&D jobs, with 427 current jobs, followed by San Francisco (268), New York City (142), and Houston (115).
- What job titles are common for Scientific R&D roles?
- Senior Scientist is the most common job title in Scientific R&D, with 11 current jobs, followed by Scientist (9), Scientist II (9), and Associate Scientist (8).
- Which companies have open Scientific R&D roles?
- Thermo Fisher Scientific has the most Scientific R&D jobs, with 22 current openings, followed by Lilly (19), AbbVie (14), and Amgen (11).
Answers use current job listings and update as jobs are added or removed.