268 research scientist jobs at 76 companies in Carson, CA

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Pasadena, California, United States
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Caltech
Caltech: Provides university-level education and scientific research services.
5+ YOEMS or equivalent experience in molecular/biochemical/biological sciences; 5 years of relevant research; experience with single-cell/spatial transcriptomics and multiomics; capable of leading and collaborating on projects.
Cell Ranger, Nanopore sequencing, CRISPR, siRNA, GOF screens, Python, R
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Senior Research Scientist
Orange, California, United States
$85k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chapman University
Chapman University: A private university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
1+ YOEPh.D. in philosophy/psychology/neuroscience, 1+ year postdoctoral research, 5+ peer-reviewed publications, proficiency with MATLAB/JASP/R, EEG experience, strong writing and presentation skills.
MATLAB, JASP, R, EEG
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Research Scientist
Pasadena or United States
$100k-$135k/yr RemoteFull Time
Carbon Mapper
Carbon Mapper: Detects and quantifies greenhouse gas emissions using satellite technology.
Graduate degree in physical/environmental/earth/applied sciences, experience with methane emission sectors and remote sensing, ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Git
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Research Scientist
Thousand Oaks, California, United States
$91k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Teledyne Technologies
Teledyne TechnologiesNYSE: TDY: Manufactures sensors, cameras, and electronics for aerospace and defense.
M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering or physics, 0–5 years relevant experience, strong heat transfer and fluid dynamics background, hands-on experimental lab experience, data analysis skills, familiarity with ANSYS Fluent/Icepak/Workbench, US citizenship required.
ANSYS Fluent, Icepak, Workbench
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Scientist, Clinical Research
Sylmar, California, United States
$114k-$228k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Manufactures medical devices, diagnostics, and nutritional health products.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related field; minimum 8 years of experience; strong clinical research and regulatory understanding; protocol development and cross-functional collaboration.
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Research Scientist, Amazon Music - DISCO
Seattle or Culver City or New York or San Francisco
$136k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
4+ YOEPhD or Master’s with 4+ years of quantitative field research; expertise in causal modeling, A/B testing, and data-driven decision making.
R, MATLAB, Python
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Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Irvine, California, United States
$92k-$148k/yr HybridFull Time
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & JohnsonNYSE: JNJ: Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices.
2+ YOEBachelor's in a life/physical/biological science or nursing, 2+ years clinical research experience, knowledge of GCP and ICMJE, strong scientific writing, project management, and communication skills.
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Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Irvine, California, United States
$92k-$148k/yr HybridFull Time
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & JohnsonNYSE: JNJ: Provides pharmaceutical products and medical technology healthcare solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in a life/physical/biological science or nursing required; 2+ years clinical research trial experience and scientific publications; strong scientific writing, project management, GCP and evidence-generation knowledge.
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Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Irvine, California, United States
$92k-$148k/yr HybridFull Time
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & JohnsonNYSE: JNJ: Global healthcare providing pharmaceuticals and medical technologies.
2+ YOEBachelor's in life/physical/nursing/biological science, 2+ years direct involvement in clinical research and scientific publications, excellent communication and project management, knowledge of GCP and ICMJE standards; cardiovascular/electrophysiology experience preferred.
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Research Scientist, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum AI
Goleta or Los Angeles
$147k-$211k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOGL: Provides online search, advertising, cloud computing, and consumer electronics.
PhD in quantum-related field, research publications in quantum error correction; experience initiating research agendas preferred; strong analytical and communication skills.
Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC)
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Research Scientist, Optical Systems
Redmond or Pasadena
$122k-$181k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
PhD in relevant field, hands-on nanofabrication and thin-film deposition experience, proficiency with metrology tools, and experience developing/optimizing fabrication processes.
E-beam lithography, optical steppers, dry/plasma etching, sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD), e-beam evaporation, AFM, SEM, optical profilometry, spectroscopic methods, nanoimprint lithography (NIL)
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Space Photovoltaics Research Scientist
El Segundo, California, United States
$117k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEPh.D. in a STEM field, 8+ years experience in opto-electronic materials or device physics, proficiency with electro-optical characterization techniques, data analysis/programming (Python, MATLAB, Origin), project leadership, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
Python, MATLAB, Origin
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Research Scientist 4 - Machine Learning and Inference Research, LLM Post-Training
New York City or Los Angeles or Los Gatos
$300k-$537k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Netflix
NetflixNASDAQ: NFLX: Global video streaming and media production service.
Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field with specialization in post-training LLMs and RL; top-tier publications; strong technical communication, collaboration, and self-motivation to drive research to impact.
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Research Scientist, R&D (2026)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$175k/yr HybridFull Time
CLO Virtual Fashion
CLO Virtual Fashion: Develops 3D garment design and simulation software.
3+ YOEPhD or Master’s in CS/Physics/Mathematics; 3+ years R&D in graphics/physics/ML; advanced C++ with VCS and testing; strong communication; background in discrete geometry or related areas.
C++, CUDA, Metal, WebGPU
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AI Research Scientist, Learning & Evaluation
Beverly Hills, California, United States
$180k-$280k/yr OnsiteFull Time
StudyFetch
StudyFetch: AI-powered platform providing interactive study tools for students.
5+ YOEPhD or equivalent with 5+ years applying quantitative methods to products, experience evaluating LLMs, experimental design, causal inference, strong communication and analytics skills.
Python, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Jupyter, SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, GCP
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Applied Research Scientist - Trust and Safety
Los Angeles or Singapore or New York City or London or Dublin or Paris or Berlin or Dubai or Jakarta or Seoul or Tokyo
$219k-$408k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
5+ YOE5+ years applied research experience with strong quantitative and qualitative methods, experimentation, causal inference, and ability to translate findings into policy and product recommendations.
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Research Scientist (Computer Graphics, Vision and Machine Learning)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$100k-$320k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Eyeline
Eyeline: Global creative studio providing visual effects and virtual production services.
MSc with research experience or PhD in computer graphics/3D vision/machine learning; demonstrated publications or open-source contributions; expertise in 3D reconstruction, dynamic scene capture, photorealistic rendering; strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Gravitational-Wave Research Scientist III
Pasadena, California, United States
$145k-$181k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Leading robotic space exploration and planetary research for NASA.
3+ YOEPhD in physics/astronomy/astrophysics or related field with 3+ years postdoctoral or relevant research experience; deep foundation in gravitational-wave data analysis, strong publication record, collaboration and communication skills.
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Research Data Scientist
Los Angeles or Washington
$106k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time, Temporary
University of Southern California
University of Southern California: Private research university providing higher education and healthcare services.
3+ YOEMaster's in a quantitative field, 3+ years experience (5+ years statistical programming preferred), expertise with Medicare/Medicaid/commercial claims, SQL, Snowflake, AWS; strong analytic leadership and US work authorization required.
SAS, R, Python, SQL, Snowflake, AWS, VRDC, IDR, NIA LINKAGE
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Visiting Postdoc Scientist
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai: Provides academic medical care, specialized treatment, and biomedical research.
Experience in clinical research, data collection and analysis, statistical analysis, large-database research, and manuscript/abstract preparation; ability to collaborate with physician-scientists.