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Research Internship
Redwood City, California, United States
OnsiteInternship
Dyna Robotics
Dyna Robotics: Develops general-purpose robots powered by proprietary embodied AI models.
Research-focused internship open to applicants at all levels with interest in geometry and robotics; values problem-solving and grit over strict checklist criteria.
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Research Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$200k-$400k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Decagon
Decagon: Conversational AI platform for automated customer support.
2+ YOE2+ years AI/ML engineering or research experience, experience training and deploying LLMs, fluency in Python and modern ML tooling, track record of productionizing research.
Python, LLMs
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Research Scientist, Google Research
Mountain View, California, United States
$174k-$252k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOGL: Provides online search, advertising, cloud computing, and consumer electronics.
2+ YOEPhD in computer science or related field, 2 years leading a research agenda, core ML model development, LLM training and generative models, publications, and 2 years coding experience preferred.
LLM, Gemini, CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR
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Clinical Research Coordinator
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco: Public research university dedicated to health sciences and education.
2+ YOEHS diploma or equivalent, 2+ years clinical/research experience preferred, phlebotomy knowledge, specimen handling/packaging, data entry and database management, strong communication and multitasking skills.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, RedCap, Keeptrack, Stata, SASS, SPSS, Teleform, Committee of Human Research (CHR) iMEDris
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Research Associate
Vacaville, California, United States
$70k-$86k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oath
Oath: Develops microbial and AI solutions for soil regeneration and agriculture.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in microbiology, biology, or related field; 1–3 years of laboratory research experience; microbiological techniques; reliable transportation.
PCR, LIMS, liquid handling platforms
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Research Engineer
San Francisco or Singapore
$150k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Clera
Clera: AI talent agent matching professionals with high-growth startup roles
2+ YOERequires 2–4 years of research engineering experience, Python, Docker, Linux, AI agent training environments, benchmarks, evaluations, experiments, metrics, and data pipeline development.
Python, Docker, Linux
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Research Intern
San Francisco or Lausanne
HybridInternship
Compresr
Compresr: Provides an API that compresses LLM context to reduce costs.
Comfortable training ML models/transformers, independent applied research experience, strong communication, proficient Claude Code/OpenAI/Anthropic usage; BSc/MSc in CS/DS/math/physics preferred.
GPUs, OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude Code, transformers
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Research Associate
Menlo Park, California, United States
$75k-$86k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BillionToOne
BillionToOneNASDAQ: BLLN: Develops molecular diagnostic tests for prenatal and oncology care
1+ YOEBS or MS in relevant field,1–2 years research experience,proficiency with standard molecular biology techniques (PCR,electrophoresis,DNA purification),strong quantitative/statistical aptitude,attention to detail.
R, Python, next-generation sequencing
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Research Assistant
Walnut Creek, California, United States
$21-$22/hr OnsiteFull Time
Flourish Research
Flourish Research: Conducts multi-site clinical trials and patient research studies.
2+ YOEMinimum two years clinical research experience; clinical skills (vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, injections) preferred; familiarity with e-source, ICH/FDA/GCP; strong organization, communication, and critical thinking; bachelor's preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite
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Global Investment Research, Equity Research, TMT
San Francisco, California, United States
$150k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Goldman Sachs
Goldman SachsNYSE: GS: Global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, or related field; 2+ years in research, investment banking, valuation, or related analysis; strong accounting, valuation, financial modeling, research, and communication skills.
Microsoft Excel, Python
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Research Associate
San Francisco, California, United States
$28-$33/hr OnsiteFull Time
Gladstone Institutes
Gladstone Institutes: Conducts independent biomedical research to discover cures for diseases.
1+ YOEBachelor's in cell/molecular biology or related, 1+ year hands-on research lab experience preferred, strong molecular biology skills, experience with high-throughput workflows, Benchling proficiency, strong organization and communication, available for evening/weekend as required.
Benchling, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, NGS
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Research Intern (BS/MS/PhD)
Palo Alto, California, United States
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Pika
Pika: AI-powered platform for generating and editing professional videos
BS/MS/PhD-level candidates with Videogen experience; proficiency in Python and ML toolkits (PyTorch, TensorFlow); familiarity with multimodal LLMs; strong communication and research skills.
Videogen, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Multimodal large language models (MLLMs)
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Research Associate
Carmel or Indianapolis or South San Francisco
$42k-$51k/yr HybridFull Time
Hearst
Hearst: Provides diversified media, information, and business services worldwide.
Preferred BS or AS in health/biological sciences, strong IT and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills, data entry and editorial experience, attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to work hybrid (≥3 days onsite).
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Research Associate, AI Research Wet Lab
Redwood City, California, United States
$71k-$89k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
Chan Zuckerberg Biohub: Builds AI-powered technologies for biomedical research and disease study.
2+ YOEBachelor's in molecular biology/biochemistry/chemistry, 2+ years post-undergraduate research, mammalian/bacterial cell culture, molecular cloning (Gibson/Golden Gate), biochemical or cell-based assays, strong communication; Python and automation experience preferred.
Python, Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly, biolayer interferometry, surface plasmon resonance, liquid handling automation
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Clinical Research Coordinator
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
UCSF Health
UCSF Health: Academic medical center providing advanced patient care and research.
Execute and coordinate clinical research protocols, interact with patients, manage data, specimens, regulatory documents, and support study operations in a hospital research setting.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Committee of Human Research (CHR), iMEDris, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Access, Stata, SASS, SPSS, Teleform
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Research Associate Quantitative Analysis
San Francisco, California, United States
$92k-$143k/yr RemoteFull Time
WestEd
WestEd: Conducts research and provides services to improve educational outcomes.
1+ YOEMaster’s degree in a quantitative field and 1–3 years of research experience. Requires quantitative research design, statistical analysis, survey development, software proficiency, communication, organization, and U.S. work authorization.
Stata, SPSS, R, NVivo, Qualtrics, Tableau
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Research Administrator 1
Stanford, California, United States
$40-$47/hr HybridFull Time
Stanford University
Stanford University: A private research university providing higher education and research.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 1+ year job-related experience, strong accounting and Excel skills, knowledge of sponsored research policies, excellent communication and attention to detail.
Microsoft Excel
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Clinical Research Associate
Oakland, California, United States
$49-$60/hr OnsiteTemporary
Alameda Health System
Alameda Health System: Provides integrated public healthcare services and clinical medical training.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in health, human sciences, biology, or related field; approximately 2 years of clinical research experience; BLS certification; knowledge of regulations, clinical trials, and research administration.
Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), JCAHO, Title 22, HCFA, OSHA
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Research Engineer Intern
San Francisco, California, United States
$10k-$19k/yr OnsiteInternship, Full Time
Center for AI Safety
Center for AI Safety: Conducts research and advocacy to mitigate AI risks.
Must be a current university student, have empirical ML research experience and at least one top‑venue publication or equivalent contributions, able to run and debug ML experiments, and familiar with PyTorch.
PyTorch
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AI Research Scientist, Text Data Research - MSL FAIR
Menlo Park, California, United States
$184k-$257k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
2+ YOEPhD in CS or related field (or equivalent experience), 2+ years industry LLM/NLP research, technical lead experience, practical pre-/mid-training data curation experience, and published research in top conferences.
PyTorch, SQL, Spark, Hive
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