Last updated 2026-07-04
50 Scientific R&D Jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Browse 50 Scientific R&D jobs across San Diego, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Scientific R&D jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
A category encompassing roles focused on scientific research, development, and support across various biological and technical fields.
San Diego, CA, United States Scientific R&D salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
Hourly Scientific R&D roles near San Diego, CA, United States pay a median rate of $26/hr based on 16 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $109K | $115K–$158K | $198K |
| Hourly | $26/hr | $26/hr | $27/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego metro | $123K | $77K-$154K | 119 postings |
| California | $142K | $103K-$191K | 843 postings |
| U.S. | $115K | $73K-$173K | 3,639 postings |
Pay visibility: 40 of 50 visible postings include structured pay data (80%).
Explore San Diego, CA, United States Scientific R&D salary data.
Companies with current Scientific R&D listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. | 8 |
| USLA BioLegend, Inc. | 6 |
| Revvity | 5 |
| Iambic Therapeutics, Inc | 4 |
| Merck | 4 |
| Pivotal | 3 |
| Veracyte | 3 |
Scientific R&D jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 48 | 96% |
| Internship | 2 | 4% |
Scientific R&D jobs by seniority
Common Scientific R&D job titles
FAQ
- How many Scientific R&D jobs are listed in San Diego, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 50 Scientific R&D jobs in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Scientific R&D jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Diego metro ($123K P50, $77K-$154K P25-P75, 119 postings) and California ($142K P50, $103K-$191K P25-P75, 843 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Scientific R&D roles in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (8 jobs, 14%), USLA BioLegend, Inc. (6 jobs, 11%), Revvity (5 jobs, 9%), Iambic Therapeutics, Inc (4 jobs, 7%), and Merck (4 jobs, 7%).
- What seniority levels are common for Scientific R&D jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Senior (24 jobs, 48%), Mid (13 jobs, 26%), Entry (11 jobs, 22%), and Intern (2 jobs, 4%).
- What work schedules are common for Scientific R&D jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (48 jobs, 96%) and Internship (2 jobs, 4%).
- What Scientific R&D job titles are common in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Research Associate I/II (4 jobs, 8%), Executive Director, Immunology Discovery (2 jobs, 4%), Research Associate I (2 jobs, 4%), Analytical Scientist, Ph.D. (1 job, 2%), and Associate Principal Scientist, Immunology Discovery (1 job, 2%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (48 of 50). Senior-level roles account for 24 of 50 listings. 40 of 50 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Merck
Jul 3- This role will serve as Biology Lead on early-stage immunology programs, driving the design and implementation of innovative strategies and…
- We are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist with strong background in Immunology and experience in drug discovery to join our…
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dsm-firmenich
Jul 2- Partner cross-functionally with other internal Science and Research domains including Biology, Computational Science, AI, and Machine Learn…
- You Bring: * At least 5 years of post-PhD experience (or equivalent) in organic or medicinal chemistry in an academic,…
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Senior Bioinformaticist - Information Services - Genomics
- JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Bioinformaticist is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for helping deploy, maintain, and evolve the…
- Experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated bioinformatics pipelines supporting high-throughput genomic analysis in p…
Scientific Director, Computational Chemistry
- Serves as a mentor and scientific leader, fostering the development of junior scientists and promoting excellence within the computational…
- Deep expertise in molecular modeling, structure-based drug design, and cheminformatics methods Demonstrated experience applying computation…
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Cellanome
Jul 1- The primary focus of this temporary role will be to drive development of cutting-edge gene and cell therapy genomics applications…
- Reporting into the Director of Cell and Gene Therapy Product Development, the position is pivotal in assuring the successful execution…
Genentech
Jul 1- The Opportunity Genentech's Genetic Medicine Technology department in San Diego is looking for a talented and driven Senior Scientist to…
- We are looking for an outstanding molecular biologist who possesses significant experience in gene engineering and nucleic acid biology, sp…
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Hologic Careers
Jun 30- Mentor and guide cross-functional scientists in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and data science.
- Deep expertise in: Machine Learning / AI related to molecular diagnostics PCR primer/probe design, including multiplex assay design princip…
BioAgilytix
Jun 26- In this lab-based, hands-on Scientist role, you will design, develop, and execute bioanalytical experiments that support the advancement of…
- Essential Responsibilities Lead the development, validation, and sample analysis of large molecules such as ADCs, monoclonal antibodies and…
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Iambic Therapeutics, Inc
Jun 25- Associate Scientist II) Hands-on experience in cell biology and routine biological assays, including cell culture, HTRF and reporter gene c…
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with the Biology group to independently conceptualize, design and conduct in vitro studies aimed at suppo…
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Lilly
Jun 25- Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Molecular Biologist (R6-R7) to develop cutting-edge molecular biology methods as a part of Lilly…
- Develop and implement molecular biology workflows to expedite discovery.
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USLA BioLegend, Inc.
Jun 23- Job TitleResearch Associate I/II - Cell Separation Location(s)San Diego - BioLegend About Us Revvity is a developer and provider of…
- Identify and implement new assay technologies that have an impact on assay throughput and/or performance Independently analyze flow cytomet…
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Maravai LifeSciences
Jun 19- Demonstrated leadership experience managing scientific teams, complex R&D programs, and cross-functional initiatives within biotechnology,…
- Perform other functions and duties as required The skills and experience that you will bring: Ph.D. with 8+ years, M.S.…
Catalent
Jun 18- The Scientist 1 in our Analytical Development group will independently plan and execute simple laboratory experiments and clearly communica…
- The Role: Perform and train others on a variety of analytical techniques including, but not necessarily limited to: analytical balances,…
Kenai Therapeutics
Jun 16- We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically rigorous Scientist to join the Analytical Development team to support the development…
- The Scientist will work closely within the CMC team to consistently deliver quality data by maintaining continuous operations of flow…
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Executive Director, Immunology Discovery
- Required Experience and Skills: Minimum of 15 years of experience in Immunology discovery research with exposure to all stages and…
- They will be a key interface with other drug discovery and development scientists as well as stakeholders across the organization…
Millennium Health
Jun 11- The Research & Development Scientist / Sr.
- This position combines strong scientific judgment with hands-on laboratory execution to deliver robust, scalable methods that can be implem…
Veracyte
Jun 11- Your responsibilities will involve helping the team to execute experiments across projects that are prioritized for the Development team du…
- Participating in experimental design, execution, and analysis discussion.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Jun 11- BS degree required, Preferred Fields of Study: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or related scientific field Plus 5 years of sales…
- We require scientific sales individuals who can communicate with customers at a well-informed and professional level offering them solution…
Element Biosciences
Jun 9- We are seeking an experienced Technical Applications Scientist who will play a pivotal role in addressing applications and informatics inqu…
- This position requires exceptional technical proficiency, customer management skills, and an ability to work cross functionally with Commer…
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Pivotal
Jun 9- Collaborate with preclinical and clinical teams to ensure successful translation of formulations.
- Preferred Qualifications GMP production experience.
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Toxicology Research Scientist
- Key Duties and Responsibilities: Design and develop fit-for-purpose assays to investigate toxicological mechanisms using advanced 3D organo…
- Lead the development and application of innovative platforms for studying toxicology in multicellular systems, including immune cell intera…
Debut Biotech
Jun 3- Research Associate, Fermentation Summary Debut Biotechnology is seeking a Research Associate to aid in microbial fermentation processes for…
- Essential Functions Design and execution of fermentation experiments across multiple volumes Optimization of fermentation operations by con…
Revvity
Jun 3- Job Summary BioLegend is looking for a Research Associate to join the Exploratory R&D team.
- Design the experiment together with the supervisor scientists Conduct experiments and analyze results independently Lead assigned laborator…
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Senior Scientist, AI Applications - R&D Immunology Data Science &...
- Key Responsibilities: An individual contributor position focused on hands-on technical delivery of advanced analytic (AI/ML) Immunology R&D…
- This must be a mission-driven Scientist aimed at developing the future of autonomous AI in Immunology drug discovery and development.
AbbVie
May 8- Job Description We seek a Principal Scientist II, Lipid Chemistry to join an experienced, fast-paced and collaborative team focused on…
- Provide scientific expertise in the organization with special emphasis on lipid nanoparticle-based drug targeting delivery systems for nucl…