Scientist Jobs in Sunol, CA

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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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a(an) Clinical Laboratory Scientist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care....

Clinical Lab Scientist CLS

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Lab Scientist CLS like you to be a part of our team....

Microbiology Clinical Lab Scientist

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 26 days ago

We are looking for a dedicated Microbiology Clinical Lab Scientist like you to be a part of our team....

Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist)

  • Campbell, CA (20 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (20 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors in San Jose, CA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local...

Software Development Engineer, New Security Service, Penne, Network security director

  • Santa Clara, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data...

Class B Hazmat Truck Driver (Must have Hazmat endorsement) [CleanPack Chemist (CDL)]

  • Milpitas, CA (10 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milpitas, CA (10 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Clean Harbors in San Jose, CA is seeking a Class B Hazmat Truck Driver (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations...

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

  • Santa Clara, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Routinely performs all duties of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, in one or more areas of the Laboratory....

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Prenatal

  • Union City, CA (9 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (9 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist is an onsite position....

Basic Life Research Scientist (3 Year Fixed Term)

  • Stanford, CA (18 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA (18 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Cox laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine seeks a full-time staff research scientist to accelerate the development of novel technologies for probing protein-RNA interactions at scale...

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)

  • Union City, CA (9 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (9 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist is an onsite position....

Research Scientist in Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About the team:Our team at ByteDance Research has been focusing on developing quantum computational chemistry and machine learning tools to help us better understand some fundamental science...

Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and...

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist

  • Santa Clara, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (15 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Clinical Chemist Scientist, Clinical Microbiologist Scientist, and Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist) **Job Description** : _These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are...

Sr. System Development Engineer, AWS Mainstream Compute

  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (22 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The AWS Mainstream Compute team drives system innovation in the servers used across all major Amazon Web Services - EC2, S3, DynamoDB etc. Our engineers solve the hardest problems that fuse...

Scientist Computational Biology

  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Sunol, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Previous experience working in a laboratory setting and collaborating with bench scientists is highly valuable....

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Salary for Scientist Jobs in Sunol, CA

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Highest Education Level

Scientists in Sunol, 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 Scientists in Sunol, 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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