Scientist jobs in San Diego Metro
There are 37 open Scientist roles in San Diego Metro on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday. Typical pay runs $116k to $160k.
Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.
9 of these Scientist roles in San Diego Metro were posted in the last 30 days.
Pay on these live postings runs about $116k to $160k, across 34 roles that list a range.
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- Scientist, In Vivo BiologyAltos Labs · San Diego, CAOur Mission Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can…$127,100 – $162,9007 days ago
- Scientist IIAbbott · United States - California - San DiegoAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the…$90,000 – $180,0009 days ago
- Scientist IIAbbott · United States - California - San DiegoAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the…$90,000 – $180,0009 days ago
- Senior Staff Scientist, Assay Development (Verification & Validation)Foresite Labs Fl2024 006 · San DiegoSenior Staff Scientist, Assay Development (Verification and Validation) Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $175,000 - $190,000…$175,000 – $190,00010 days ago
- Scientist II, Assay DevelopmentForesite Labs Fl2024 006 · San DiegoScientist II, Assay Development Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Salary $110,000 - $120,000 About Us We are a venture-backed…$110,000 – $120,00010 days ago
- Scientist II, Protein Expression and PurificationForesite Labs Fl2024 006 · San DiegoScientist II, Protein Expression and Purification Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $110,000 to $120,000 About Us We are a…$110,000 – $120,00010 days ago
- Scientist I/II, Biochemistry IntegrationForesite Labs Fl2024 006 · San DiegoScientist I/II, Biochemistry Integration Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 About Us We are a…$90,000 – $120,00011 days ago
- Scientist I - 6 Month Temporary PositionCellanome · San Diego, CAWe’re a well-funded start-up . You’ll get a chance to wear many hats, be a part of a growing team, and have the potential for exciting financial and…$110,000 – $130,00026 days ago
- Scientist, ChemistryElement Biosciences · San Diego - HeadquartersAt Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our…$116,000 – $149,00028 days ago
- Scientist I - LC/MS (Bioanalytical)Bioagilytix · San Diego, CAAt BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and…1 month ago
- Staff Scientist, Surface ChemistryElement Biosciences · San Diego - HeadquartersAt Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our…$158,000 – $197,0001 month ago
- Senior Scientist, Computational ChemistryIambic Therapeutics · San Diego HQJOB SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Computational Chemist to join our Computational Sciences group at the Iambic Therapeutics…1 month ago
- Senior Scientist, Analytical DevelopmentNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$110,800 – $151,0001 month ago
- Senior Scientist, LNP Platform & Process DevelopmentTr1X · San Diego, CAAbout Tr1X Tr1X is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing a novel class of regulatory T cell-based products to cure…$145,000 – $160,0001 month ago
- Senior Scientist I, Analytical DevelopmentAbbVie · San Diego, CA, United StatesThe Opportunity We seek a Senior Scientist I, Analytical Development to join an experienced, fast-paced and collaborative team. This position will be…1 month ago
- Senior Associate Scientist - Molecular and Cellular PharmacologyBristolmyerssquibb · San Diego - CA - USWorking with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers…$100,480 – $121,7561 month ago
- Scientist, Biological SciencesAltos Labs · San Diego, CAOur Mission Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can…$137,000 – $184,8001 month ago
- Senior Scientist, Analytical Development (Small Molecule)Neurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$110,800 – $151,0001 month ago
- Principal Scientist, Analytical Development (Small Molecule)Neurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$130,800 – $179,0001 month ago
- Senior Scientist 1, Analytical DevelopmentCrinetics · San Diego, CACrinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and…$117,000 – $146,0001 month ago
- Sr. Principal Scientist, PharmacometricsNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$156,900 – $214,0001 month ago
- Staff Scientist - Oncology On Market Support and DevelopmentIllumina · US - California - San DiegoWhat if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic…$118,200 – $177,2001 month ago
- Sr. Scientist, CMC Antibody Development, BiologicsNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values…$110,800 – $177,4001 month ago
- Scientist 2, Oncology WGS Assay Dev DeptIllumina · US - California - San DiegoWhat if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic…$74,900 – $112,3001 month ago
- Senior Scientist, Protein and Antibody BioconjugationNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$110,800 – $151,0001 month ago
- Principal Scientist, Pharmaceutical DevelopmentNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$130,800 – $179,0001 month ago
- Principal Scientist, Analytical OpsGilead · Oceanside, CAAt Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and…$177,905 – $230,2301 month ago
- Scientist 2, Product DevelopmentCatalent · San Diego, CAScientist 2, Product Development Position Summary: Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours 8am-4:30pm 100% on-site (San Diego) Catalent, Inc. is a…$105,000 – $115,0001 month ago
- Principal Scientist, Analytical DevelopmentNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$130,800 – $179,0001 month ago
- Sr. Scientist, DMPK (Small Molecule and/or Large Molecule)Neurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$110,800 – $151,0002 months ago
- Sr. Principal Scientist, Tech TransferNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$156,900 – $214,0002 months ago
- Principal Scientist, Clinical Process DevelopmentNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$130,800 – $179,0002 months ago
- Sr. Scientist, Peptide & Oligonucleotide API DevelopmentNeurocrine · US CA San DiegoWho We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We…$110,800 – $151,0002 months ago
- Senior Principal Scientist, Pre-Formulation and Materials SciencePfizer · La Jolla, CAROLE SUMMARY This Senior Principal Scientist position will be a strong scientific and leadership role within the Early Formulation Science and Drug…$124,400 – $207,4002 months ago
- Senior Scientist, Early Formulation Science and Drug Delivery, Drug Product DesignPfizer · La Jolla, CAUse Your Power for Purpose At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research…$93,600 – $156,0002 months ago
- Scientist 1, In Vitro PharmacologyCrinetics · San Diego, CACrinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and…$106,000 – $132,0002 months ago
- Senior Scientist 1, In Vitro PharmacologyCrinetics · San Diego, CACrinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and…$127,000 – $159,0002 months ago
Scientist pay by level in San Diego Metro
| Level | Roles | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | 12 | $115k | $120k | $135k |
| Senior | 11 | $131k | $131k | $143k |
| Principal | 8 | $155k | $166k | $185k |
Base salary only (excludes equity and bonus), from recent Scientist postings in San Diego Metro that disclose pay. Levels are read from job titles; levels with too few postings are omitted.
Common questions
How many Scientist jobs are open in San Diego Metro?
There are 37 open Scientist roles in San Diego Metro on Linora right now, pulled daily from company career pages across Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, and Workday.
How much does a Scientist earn?
The median Scientist salary is $124k to $164k per year, based on 368 live postings that list a range.
How often are Scientist jobs updated?
Daily. Linora reads roles straight from company career pages and drops listings that close, so the Scientist jobs shown are current rather than reposted or expired.
Companies hiring Scientists now
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