Last updated: 2025-06-06

32 Scientific Research And Development jobs in San Diego.

Hiring now: Scientist I Scientist Ii @ Altos Labs, Staff Scientist Computational Biology @ Wellfunded, Associate Scientist @ Genesis Th, Product Development Manager Bioassay @ Biolegend, Sr Director Computationally Driven Drug @ Johnson Jo, Sr Research Associate In Vivo Biology @ Avidity Bi, Bioinformatics Software Technical Suppor @ Scale Bios, Research Scientist Computational Chemist @ Monarch, Assistant Scientist Drug Discovery @ Empirico, Sr Scientist Principal Scientist In Vivo @ Novartis. Explore more at at jobswithgpt.com

🔥 Skills

data analysis (7) drug discovery (7) machine learning (6) molecular biology (4) computational chemistry (3) RNA therapeutics (3) computational biology (2) Python (2) immunology (2) innovation (2)

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San Diego (24)

Altos Labs

Altos Labs aims to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and disabilities.

Scientist I / Scientist II

San Diego

  • Skills: cell rejuvenation, molecular biology, cellular reprogramming, in vivo mouse work, protein biochemistry, metabolic studies, experimental designs, collaborative research, scientific publications, cell health
  • 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.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $116,450 - $184,800

Well-Funded Start-Up

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…

Staff Scientist Computational Biology

San Diego

  • Skills: computational biology, biological datasets, machine learning, data analysis, multi-omic datasets, single-cell sequencing, data visualization, R, Python, collaborative teamwork
  • 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

Genesis Therapeutics

Genesis Therapeutics is pioneering artificial intelligence guided rational drug design to address severe unmet medical needs for patients.

Associate Scientist

San Diego

  • Skills: artificial intelligence, drug design, plate-based pharmacology, cell culture, enzymology, cell engineering, drug discovery, cell signaling, cancer biology, immunology
  • Experience: Experience in cellular, biochemical or biophysical techniques.
  • Type: Full-time

BioLegend

At BioLegend, we are committed to providing researchers with the most comprehensive and cutting-edge high-quality reagents for life science research. Being par…

Product Development Manager - Bioassay

San Diego

  • Skills: Bioassay, recombinant proteins, functional antibodies, people management, technical leadership, innovation, cell-based assays, immunology, oncology, protein characterization
  • Experience: 5 years of industry experience in a product development area; 5 years in a lead position in the biotechnology industry
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

Genesis Therapeutics

Genesis Therapeutics is assembling a world-class computational chemistry team to revolutionize drug discovery through cutting-edge machine learning and biophys…

Principal CADD Scientist

San Diego

  • Skills: computational chemistry, drug discovery, machine learning, biophysical simulation, CADD, wet lab, discovery team, scientists, computational chemistry teams, distributed teams

Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented,…

Senior Director, Computationally Driven Drug Discovery – In Silico Drug Discove…

San Diego

  • Skills: AI/ML, computational drug discovery, machine learning, molecular design, small molecule drug discovery, team leadership, data science, therapeutics, scientific excellence, innovation strategy
  • Experience: At least 12-14 years of experience in computational technology development beyond post-doc.
  • Type: Full-time

Avidity Biosciences

Avidity Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing the delivery of RNA therapeutics through its proprietary Antibody Oligonucleotide Con…

Senior Research Associate, in vivo Biology

San Diego

  • Skills: in vivo, animal studies, AOCs, biological samples, dosing techniques, preclinical research, collaborate, animal welfare, data analysis, organizational skills
  • Experience: 2+ years of relevant in vivo animal study experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $40/hr - $45/hr

Scale Biosciences, Inc.

Scale Biosciences, Inc. (“ScaleBio”) is an early-stage life sciences technology and tools company developing advanced single-cell solutions based upon the Comp…

Bioinformatics Software Technical Support Scientist

San Diego

  • Skills: Bioinformatics, Technical Support, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Single-Cell Sequencing, ScaleBio SeqSuite, Troubleshooting, Installation, Life Sciences, Innovation

Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented,…

Global Scientific Senior Director, 3Rs Portfolio Innovation & External Engageme…

San Diego

  • Skills: Portfolio Innovation, 3Rs principles, Pharmacology, Animal welfare, Scientific conduct, Translational portfolio, Regulatory landscape, Collaborative approaches, Project management, Change management
  • Experience: A minimum of 15 years’ experience of pharmaceutical/biotechnology scientific experience demonstrating the ability to develop and execute strategy across functional disciplines/sectors required.
  • Type: Hybrid Work
  • Salary: $193,000 to $333,500

Monarch

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…

Research Scientist - Computational Chemistry

San Diego

  • Skills: computational models, molecular interactions, quantum mechanical calculations, molecular docking, dynamics simulations, data analysis, computational experiments, scientific programming, cheminformatics tools, machine learning applications
  • Experience: PhD (or Master's degree + 7 years industrial experience)
  • Type: Full time
  • Salary: $150K – $200K

Avidity Biosciences

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates…

Post-doctoral Fellow, Biomarker Sciences

San Diego

  • Skills: RNA therapeutics, biomarker, neuromuscular disorders, laboratory research, preclinical models, immunoassays, RNAseq, flow cytometry, independent research, data analysis
  • Experience: No more than 2 years of postdoctoral research experience.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Empirico

Empirico is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and develops novel medicines designed to mimic naturally-occurring genetic variants that conf…

Assistant Scientist – Drug Discovery

San Diego

  • Skills: drug discovery, bioanalytical assays, biodistribution, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamic biomarkers, qPCR, immunoassay, tissue processing, nucleic acid extraction, ELISA
  • Experience: At least one year relevant work experience in a laboratory setting
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $50,000 to $65,000

Novartis

Novartis is an innovative medicines company dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives.

Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Oncology

San Diego

  • Skills: oncology, pharmacology, preclinical, tumor models, surgery, animal handling, dosing, biochemical assays, data analysis, collaboration
  • Type: Full-time

Element Biosciences

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…

Research Associate, Surface Chemistry

San Diego

  • Skills: mammalian cell culture, BSL2 laboratory, assay development, biological materials handling, cell-solid surface interaction, research documentation, teamwork, scientific integrity, data analysis, protocol adherence
  • Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $69,000 - $85,000

Avidity Biosciences

Avidity Biosciences is focused on improving people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics called Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™).

Medical Director

San Diego

  • Skills: RNA therapeutics, medical affairs, stakeholder engagement, therapeutic expertise, clinical development, medical strategy, disease states, regulatory affairs, scientific communication, team management
  • Experience: 8+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience; 6+ years in a management or leadership role.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $251,750 to $278,250

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation founded in 1886 that develops medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods and is committed t…

Senior Scientist, Neuroscience Computational Multiomics

San Diego

  • Skills: Computational Multiomics, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics, Precision Measures, Target Identification, Genomics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, High-dimensional molecular data, Drug discovery
  • Experience: PhD with 3-5 years of progressive academic or industry experience in a computational or physical science
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $105,000 to $169,050

Avidity Biosciences

Avidity Biosciences is dedicated to improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics using proprietary AOCs, which combine monoclonal ant…

Senior Clinical Scientist

San Diego

  • Skills: clinical development, RNA therapeutics, clinical trials, study protocols, safety data analysis, efficacy data analysis, drug development, pharmaceutical industry, rare disease, neuromuscular therapy
  • Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of clinical development experience
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $156,750 - $173,250

Altos Labs

Altos Labs is focused on restoring cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation. The company aims to reverse disease, injury, and disabilities across v…

Cheminformatics Scientist

San Diego

  • Skills: cheminformatics, drug discovery, data analysis, computational chemistry, Python, machine learning, molecular design, small molecules, programming, visualization
  • Experience: 0-3 years post-Ph.D. or 8 years relevant experience for non-Ph.D.
  • Type: Full-time
  • 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.

Lexeo Therapeutics

Lexeo Therapeutics is a New York City-based, clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on addressing genetically defined cardiovascular and central nervous s…

Principal Scientist/Sr. Scientist – In Vitro Pharmacology Contractor

San Diego

  • Skills: in vitro studies, cardiomyocytes, high-throughput screening, cell culture techniques, molecular biology, differentiation protocols, RNA-seq analysis, cellular assays, drug discovery, in vitro modeling
  • Experience: 0-3 years post-graduate research

Quantum-Si

Senior Scientist

San Diego

  • Skills: computational biology, protein structural modeling, machine learning, protein engineering, AlphaFold, ProteinMPNN, generative protein modeling tools, in silico analyses, GPU-accelerated computing, HPC or cloud resources
  • Type: full_time
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