Chemist Jobs in Santee, CA

A Chemist in the chemistry industry is primarily engaged in the study and experimentation of substances at the atomic and molecular levels. They examine the various ways in which the chemical substances interact, combine, and change to create various compounds. They are responsible for developing new and improved chemical products, processes, and materials. Chemists also perform quality control tests, prepare technical reports, and conduct research to advance knowledge in the field. Essential skills for this role include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong mathematical capabilities. Proficiency in laboratory techniques and the use of scientific software is also required.

Before becoming a Chemist, one may have roles such as Laboratory Technician, where they would gain experience in handling laboratory equipment, conducting tests, and maintaining a safe work environment. Another possible role is a Research Assistant, providing support for scientific experiments and data collection. These roles provide valuable practical experience and a chance to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. Important certifications to have would include a degree in Chemistry or a related field, and depending on the specific role, a postgraduate degree may be beneficial. Some positions may also require certification from a recognized professional body like the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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Cyber Data Scientist

  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA (15 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA (15 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Description Leidos currently has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Data Scientist to contribute to the development of Data Science solutions for the Information and Data Sciences Division of the...

Senior Staff Bioinformatics Scientist

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

(CLS) Clinical Lab Scientist - 134805

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago

CLS) CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST - 134805 Extended Deadline: Mon 7/7/2025 UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed...

Senior Scientist, Discovery Chemistry

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This position will require the candidate to possess and leverage deep knowledge and capabilities in Analytical Chemistry and Separation Sciences as part of the Analytical Chemistry and High Throughput...

Senior AI/ML Scientist

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Leidos currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist to lead the development of Human-Machine Teaming solutions for the Information and Data Sciences Division of the Leidos...

Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined...

Sr. Scientist Immunology Discovery

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job title Sr. Scientist Immunology Discovery Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Biological Research Category Senior Scientist, Biological Research (ST6) Location...

Quality Control Scientist

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About Capricor Therapeutics Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing transformative therapies for rare diseases, with a primary focus on Duchenne...

Chemist

  • Vista, CA (24 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vista, CA (24 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Chemist Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides....

Software Development Engineer in Test - Battery Life

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jun 27, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200608036 Why Apple? We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed....

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Jun 27, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200600677 Join the Sensing and Connectivity team to work on Location Technologies that power critical experiences in Apple...

Senior Scientist, Protein Sciences

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago

and analytical chromatography systems....

Machine Learning Scientist II/Sr (Omics)

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Iambic Therapeutics is seeking a machinelearning scientist to extend Enchant-our multimodal transformer-by incorporating genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and other...

Machine Learning Scientist II/Sr (Biomedical Images)

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Iambic Therapeutics is hiring a Machine Learning Scientist II or Senior to add clinically relevant imaging to our Enchant platform. You will design and build models that learn from...

Software Development Engineer, Sandstone

  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (14 miles from Santee, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Want to join a team that saves tens of millions of dollars per year for Amazon, and uses cutting edge technology, including machine learning and statistical modeling techniques, data mining and...

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in Santee, CA

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in Santee, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.3%
Master's Degree
24.5%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemists in Santee, CA
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%

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