Scientist Jobs in Arizona

A Scientist in the chemistry industry is a professional who conducts rigorous experiments, studies, and research to further knowledge about the composition, structure, and properties of substances. They play a crucial role in discovering and developing new medicines, materials, products, or processes for manufacturing. Key tasks include creating and testing hypotheses, analyzing data, writing reports, and presenting findings. Essential skills for a Chemistry Scientist include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in using sophisticated laboratory equipment and software tools. They should also have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively share their research findings.

Chemistry Scientists should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, although many positions require a Master's degree or PhD. Certifications, such as Certified Chemist or Certified Professional Chemist, can further enhance their credibility in the field. Individuals aspiring to become a Scientist in the chemistry industry often start their careers in roles such as Laboratory Assistant, where they gain hands-on experience with laboratory procedures and equipment, or Research Assistant, where they contribute to scientific studies under the guidance of experienced researchers. Some may also work as a Chemical Technician, performing routine chemical tests and assisting with research projects.

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Scientist II

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 hours ago

Scientist II Position Overview: As a leader in plant biological process innovations, you will drive the design and execution of critical research in greenhouse corn production....

ASCP - Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS / CLS / MT

  • Willow Beach, AZ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Willow Beach, AZ
  • 7 hours ago

Advance Your Career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Willow Beach, Arizona Are you a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Technologist (MT...

ASCP - Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS / CLS / MT

  • Oatman, AZ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Oatman, AZ
  • 7 hours ago

Advance Your Career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Oatman, Arizona Are you a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Technologist (MT) passionate...

Clinical Lab Scientist III

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 17 hours ago

Overview Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of...

Senior Scientist - Bioinformatics

  • Tempe, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Senior Scientist - Bioinformatics will develop, implement and maintain Caris NGS pipelines and related bioinformatics tools....

Medical Lab Scientist

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Min = $30.67 Mid = $38.34 Max = $46.01 Summary: The Medical Lab Scientist performs quantitative, qualitative and subjective lab procedures by manual and automated methods for inpatient and outpatients...

Medical Lab Scientist - Banner Thunderbird (Night Shift)

  • Glendale, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: Lab-BTMC Work Shift: Night Job Category: Lab Find your Voice, Passion, & Purpose We are proud to offer new base pay rates starting at $31.08...

Supplier Development Engineer

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud...

Medical Laboratory Scientist II

  • Prescott, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Prescott, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Overview At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a...

Requirements Medical Technologist - Clinical Laboratory Scientist - (Med Tech - MT - CLS) StartDate: 5/19/2025 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1599.11 - $1752.22 Facility Location A popular retirement...

Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Overview Located in the Phoenix Ariz. suburb of Chandler the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 338-bed not-for-profit hospital with more than 2500 employees and almost 1000 doctors on staff...

System Development Engineer, Operations Engineering, GES

  • Tempe, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Work hard. Have fun. Make history. Our overall mission is simple: we want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find, discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want, we...

Litho Process Engineer

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Equipment or Process Engineer to qualify and sustain coat/develop tracks in a high-volume semiconductor wafer fabrication site. Engineer will be working in etch and lithography using coat and...

SR Metrology Process Engineer

  • Chandler, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Chandler, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Metrology Engineer to join the team of a cutting edge Fab in Chandler, AZ. The Metrology Process Engineer is responsible for multiple processes and tool ownership...

Are you looking to join a community based hospital in a beautiful mountain community in Southern Arizona? Are you looking to live in a town that is able to offer a relaxed quality of life and many...

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Salary for Scientist Jobs in Arizona

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Highest Education Level

Scientists in Arizona offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.4%
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 Scientists in Arizona
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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