Last updated: 2025-05-22

29 Scientific Research And Development jobs in San Diego.

Hiring now: Sr Clinical Scientist @ Avidity Bi, Research Associate @ Neurocrine, Sr Scientist Principal Sc @ Novartis, Principal Cadd Scientist @ Genesis Th, Sr Scientist Life Cycle M @ Scale Bios, Associate Dir In Silico D @ Johnson Jo, Scientist @ Altos Labs, Sr Research Associate Or @ Plexium, Sr Prod Mgr Assays And Co @ Element Bi, Asst Scientist Drug Disco @ Empirico.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

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data analysis (10) drug discovery (6) collaboration (5) RNA therapeutics (3) drug development (3) machine learning (3) molecular biology (3) assay development (3) cell-based assays (2) biochemical assays (2)

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Avidity Biosciences

Senior Clinical Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: clinical development, RNA therapeutics, clinical trials, study protocols, safety data analysis, efficacy data analysis, drug development, pharmaceutical industry, rare disease, neuromuscular therapy
About the Company: Avidity Biosciences is dedicated to improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics using proprietary AOCs, which combine monoclonal ant…
Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of clinical development experience
Salary: $156,750 - $173,250
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Annual and spot bonuses, stock options, RSUs, 401(k) with employer match, wellness program covering medical, dental, vi…

Neurocrine Biosciences

Research Associate San Diego
Skills & Focus: biopharmaceutical, drug development, cell-based assays, biochemical assays, data analysis, gene therapy, SOPs, cell culture, scientific principles, team collaboration
About the Company: Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with …
Experience: BS/BA degree and some relevant experience preferred
Type: Full-time

Avidity Biosciences

Senior Research Associate, in vivo Biology San Diego
Skills & Focus: in vivo, animal studies, AOCs, biological samples, dosing techniques, preclinical research, collaborate, animal welfare, data analysis, organizational skills
About the Company: Avidity Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing the delivery of RNA therapeutics through its proprietary Antibody Oligonucleotide Con…
Experience: 2+ years of relevant in vivo animal study experience
Salary: $40/hr - $45/hr
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive compensation, annual/spot bonuses, stock options, RSUs, 401(k) with employer match, medical/dental/vision c…
Scientist I San Diego
Skills & Focus: RNA therapeutics, biological science, cardiac targets, in vitro models, in vivo models, drug discovery, cellular techniques, biochemical techniques, cross-functional collaboration, scientific literature
About the Company: Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precisio…
Experience: PhD in relevant biological science with at least 2 years of combined industry and/or post-doctoral experience in cardiac research or related field.
Salary: $118,750 - $131,250
Type: Full-time
Benefits: competitive compensation, annual and spot bonuses, stock options, RSUs, 401(k) with an employer match, comprehensive we…

Novartis

Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Oncology San Diego
Skills & Focus: oncology, pharmacology, preclinical, tumor models, surgery, animal handling, dosing, biochemical assays, data analysis, collaboration
About the Company: Novartis is an innovative medicines company dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives.
Type: Full-time

Genesis Therapeutics

Principal CADD Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: computational chemistry, drug discovery, machine learning, biophysical simulation, CADD, wet lab, discovery team, scientists, computational chemistry teams, distributed teams
About the Company: Genesis Therapeutics is assembling a world-class computational chemistry team to revolutionize drug discovery through cutting-edge machine learning and biophys…

Scale Biosciences, Inc.

Sr. Scientist, Life Cycle Management San Diego
Skills & Focus: Product Lifecycle Management, Continuous Product Improvement, Technology Transfer, Product Development, Manufacturing Sciences, molecular biology techniques, DNA/RNA purification, PCR/qPCR, Next Generation Sequencing, Single cell workflows
About the Company: Scale Biosciences, Inc. (“ScaleBio”) is an early-stage life sciences technology and tools company developing advanced single-cell solutions based upon the Comp…
Experience: 7+ years in biotechnology/pharmaceutical experience
Salary: $135,000 - $155,000 USD
Type: Full-time
Benefits: competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, 401K retirement saving plan, state of the art laboratory faciliti…

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director, In Silico Discovery, Biologics San Diego
Skills & Focus: In Silico Discovery, Biologics, AI/ML, drug discovery, optimization, computational techniques, antibody design, data analysis, collaboration, mentorship
About the Company: At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented,…
Experience: A PhD and a minimum of 6 years of experience in drug discovery and development with industry or related leadership experience.
Salary: 137,000 to 235,750
Type: Full-time
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insu…

Altos Labs

Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: cell rejuvenation, collaboration, scientific excellence, mentoring, research projects, epigenetics, metabolism, stem cell biology, innovative solutions, dynamic environment
About the Company: Altos Labs aims to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and disabilities that can occur throughout life. Th…
Experience: PhD and a documented record of professional achievement.
Salary: $116,450 - $157,550 (Scientist I), $137,000 - $184,800 (Scientist II), $154,000 - $204,000 (Senior Scientist I), $170,000 - $247,000 (Senior Scientist II)

Neurocrine Biosciences

Analytical Lead San Diego
Skills & Focus: analytical development, bioconjugates, peptides, cGMP compliance, method development, bioanalysis, drug development, FDA regulations, LC-MS, characterization techniques
About the Company: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patien…
Experience: 15+ years of experience for BS/BA; 13+ years for MS/MA; 7+ years for PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline
Salary: $128,200.00-$185,900.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Retirement savings plan with company match, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medic…
Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: cell-based methods, molecular biology, gene therapy, analytical development, protein characterization, quality control, biologics, assay development, clinical manufacturing, data analysis
About the Company: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patien…
Experience: 8+ years in Biotechnology industry for Principal Scientist level, 4+ years for Sr. Scientist level
Salary: $128,200.00-$185,900.00
Benefits: Annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and person…

Avidity Biosciences

Director, Neurobiology San Diego
Skills & Focus: RNA therapeutics, neurobiology, therapeutic development, neuromuscular diseases, blood brain barrier, oligonucleotide molecules, genetic diseases, animal models, project management, collaboration
About the Company: Avidity Biosciences is passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing their vision of improving people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA the…
Experience: 10+ years in the biopharmaceutical industry, including at least 8 years of management experience
Salary: $213,750 - $236,250
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits, including bonuses, stock options, RSUs, 401(k), wellness programs, and education…

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Scientist, Neuroscience Computational Multiomics San Diego
Skills & Focus: Computational Multiomics, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Precision Measures, Target Identification, Genomics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, High-dimensional molecular data, Drug discovery
About the Company: Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods and is committed t…
Experience: PhD with 3-5 years of progressive academic or industry experience in a computational or physical science
Salary: $105,000 to $169,050
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Performance-based compensation programs, annual performance bonus
Director, Computational Multiomics, Neuroscience San Diego
Skills & Focus: computational multiomics, Neuroscience, bioinformatics, data analytics, Neuropsychiatry, Neurodegeneration, patient-focused, team leadership, genetics, molecular data
About the Company: At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented,…
Experience: PhD with 8 years of progressive experience

Genesis Therapeutics

Associate Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: artificial intelligence, drug design, plate-based pharmacology, cell culture, enzymology, cell engineering, drug discovery, cell signaling, cancer biology, immunology
About the Company: Genesis Therapeutics is pioneering artificial intelligence guided rational drug design to address severe unmet medical needs for patients.
Experience: Experience in cellular, biochemical or biophysical techniques.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Full medical and dental benefits, flexible work hours/vacation

Plexium

Senior Research Associate or Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: proteomics, mass spectrometry, LC-MS/MS, protein expression, data analysis, sample preparation, calibration, QC checks, bioinformatics, collaboration
About the Company: Plexium is the premier, next-generation Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) company focused on the discovery of TPD drugs which overcome limitations of conventi…
Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating mass spectrometry-based proteomics instrumentation.
Salary: $41.11/hour - $56.25/hour
Type: Full-time

Element Biosciences

Senior Product Manager – Assays and Consumables San Diego
Skills & Focus: Genomics technologies, Next-generation sequencing (NGS), Single-cell RNA sequencing, Spatial transcriptomics, Proteomics, Product lifecycle management, Market performance, Customer research, Product requirements, Cross-functional teams
About the Company: We are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We h…
Experience: Minimum of four years' experience in genomics technologies, ideally related to next generation sequencing applications in a product management role; eight years of related work experience overall.
Salary: $144,000 - $189,000
Type: Full-time, Exempt
Benefits: Stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, flexible paid time …

Altos Labs

Scientist I / Scientist II San Diego
Skills & Focus: cell rejuvenation, molecular biology, cellular reprogramming, in vivo mouse work, protein biochemistry, metabolic studies, experimental designs, collaborative research, scientific publications, cell health
About the Company: Altos Labs aims to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and disabilities.
Experience: Ph.D. with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in protein biochemistry and metabolic studies, plus extensive experience in in vivo mouse work.
Salary: $116,450 - $184,800
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Equal employment opportunities; focus on diversity and inclusion; supportive work environment.
Cheminformatics Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: cheminformatics, drug discovery, data analysis, computational chemistry, Python, machine learning, molecular design, small molecules, programming, visualization
About the Company: Altos Labs is focused on restoring cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation. The company aims to reverse disease, injury, and disabilities across v…
Experience: 0-3 years post-Ph.D. or 8 years relevant experience for non-Ph.D.
Salary: The salary range for San Diego, CA: Scientist I: $138,550 - $187,450; Scientist II: $163,000 - $220,800; Senior Scientist I: $184,000 - $255,600; Senior Scientist II: $213,000 - $297,600. The salary range for Redwood City, CA: Scientist I: $148,750 - $201,250; Scientist II: $175,000 - $252,000; Senior Scientist I: $210,000 - $280,800; Senior Scientist II: $234,000 - $312,000.
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Not specified.

Scale Biosciences, Inc.

Bioinformatics Software Technical Support Scientist San Diego
Skills & Focus: Bioinformatics, Technical Support, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Single-Cell Sequencing, ScaleBio SeqSuite, Troubleshooting, Installation, Life Sciences, Innovation
About the Company: Scale Biosciences, Inc. (“ScaleBio”) is an early-stage life sciences technology and tools company developing advanced single-cell solutions based upon the Comp…

Johnson & Johnson

Director, Translational Medicine Clinical Lead-Immunology San Diego
Skills & Focus: Translational Medicine, Clinical Lead, Immunology, Phase 1, Clinical Trials, Experimental Medicine, Translational Strategies, Biomarker Development, Patient Segmentation, Cross-Functional Teams
About the Company: At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented,…
Type: Hybrid Work

Neurocrine Biosciences

Peptide Chemist San Diego
Skills & Focus: peptide, synthesis, purification, characterization, bioconjugation, analytical techniques, biophysical techniques, data-driven optimization, project collaboration, laboratory equipment
About the Company: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patien…
Experience: 5+ years with BS/BA; 3+ years with MS/MA; 2+ years with PhD in chemistry or closely related field
Salary: $108,600.00-$157,350.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Annual bonus with a target of 20%, retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal da…

Empirico

Assistant Scientist – Drug Discovery San Diego
Skills & Focus: drug discovery, bioanalytical assays, biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamic biomarkers, qPCR, immunoassay, tissue processing, nucleic acid extraction, ELISA
About the Company: Empirico is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and develops novel medicines designed to mimic naturally-occurring genetic variants that conf…
Experience: At least one year relevant work experience in a laboratory setting
Salary: $50,000 to $65,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: A wide range of benefits including a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holidays, and health …

Monarch

Research Scientist - Computational Chemistry San Diego
Skills & Focus: computational models, molecular interactions, quantum mechanical calculations, molecular docking, dynamics simulations, data analysis, computational experiments, scientific programming, cheminformatics tools, machine learning applications
About the Company: Building an alternative to insecticides is one of the most important technical challenges of our time. Monarch is developing a product that works—a spatial rep…
Experience: PhD (or Master's degree + 7 years industrial experience)
Salary: $150K – $200K
Type: Full time

Scale Biosciences, Inc.

Director/Sr. Director of Assay Research and Development San Diego
Skills & Focus: single-cell, molecular biology, NGS, assay development, product development, multi-omics, customer needs, market intelligence, innovation, cross-functional teams
About the Company: Scale Biosciences, Inc. (“ScaleBio”) is an early-stage life sciences technology and tools company developing advanced single-cell solutions based upon the Comp…

Biolegend

Product Development Manager - Bioassay San Diego
Skills & Focus: Bioassay, recombinant proteins, functional antibodies, people management, technical leadership, innovation, cell-based assays, immunology, oncology, protein characterization
About the Company: At BioLegend, we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being par…
Experience: 5 years of industry experience in a product development area; 5 years in a lead position in the biotechnology industry
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time-Off, Parental Benefits, Compass…

Element Biosciences

Research Associate, Surface Chemistry San Diego
Skills & Focus: mammalian cell culture, BSL2 laboratory, assay development, biological materials handling, cell-solid surface interaction, research documentation, teamwork, scientific integrity, data analysis, protocol adherence
About the Company: We are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We h…
Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience
Salary: $69,000 - $85,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid t…

Well-Funded Start-Up

Staff Scientist Computational Biology San Diego
Skills & Focus: computational biology, biological datasets, machine learning, data analysis, multi-omic datasets, single-cell sequencing, data visualization, R, Python, collaborative teamwork
About the Company: We’re amassing a world class team of engineers, scientists, team builders and problem solvers to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. We…
Experience: PhD in quantitative field (bioinformatics, biology, computational/systems biology, physics, mathematics) with at least 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience and education.
Type: Full-time

Scale Biosciences, Inc. (Scalebio)

Product Manager San Diego
Skills & Focus: Product Manager, Single Cell RNA Sequencing, product life cycle, strategic expansion, product concepts, customer needs, development, product launch, self-starter, technical curiosity
About the Company: An early-stage life sciences technology and tools company developing advanced single-cell solutions.