Top 113 Chemist Jobs in Berkeley Ca

Applied Polymer Chemist – Innovation Associate
Segan Industries Inc —Burlingame, CA
- $32 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Retirement plan
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Computational Chemist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Concord, CA
- $50.00 - $140.56 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Research Associate II, Analytical Chemistry (Contract)
Prolific Machines —Emeryville, CA
- $40 - $48 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
6d
Research Assistant/Research Associate
Frontage Laboratories —Hayward, CA
- $62,400 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Analytical Scientist I
Prolific Machines —Emeryville, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
QC Sr. Analyst
Grifols —Emeryville, CA
- $38.58 - $48.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Scientist: Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry
Thermo Fisher Scientific —South San Francisco, CA
- $32.89 - $40.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
14d
Associate Scientist I/II/III, Analytical Services
Pacific BioLabs —Hercules, CA
- $63,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Soil Chemistry / ICP Instrumentation Consultant
EarthOptics —Emeryville, CA
- $1,000 - $1,500 a day
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Analysis skills
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Scientist, Peptide Chemistry (Night Shift)
Cambrian Ops —South San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Adults
- No experience needed
- Quality control
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pharma Bioanalytical Chemist
Cogent Scientific —South San Francisco, CA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Scientist
Frontage Laboratories —Hayward, CA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Staff Research Associate
University of California San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Scientist I, Bioanalytical
Maze Therapeutics —South San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $159,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Scientist, Peptide Chemistry
CALICO —South San Francisco, CA
- $135,000 - $145,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Team management
Research Associate II, Process Operations
Transition Metal Solutions —Berkeley, CA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Email
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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7d
Lab Analyst II
SGS —Hayward, CA
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
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Computational Chemist (Machine Learning) I / II
Aralez Bio —Berkeley, CA
- $165,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Assistant – Automated Organic Synthesis
Onepot —South San Francisco, CA
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
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Senior Scientist I/II, Analytical Chemistry
Pacific BioLabs —Hercules, CA
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)

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Applied Polymer Chemist – Innovation Associate

Segan Industries Inc
Burlingame, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$32 - $35 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

Fabrication
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Chemical Engineering
Presentation software
Sample preparation
Technical documentation
Bachelor of Science
AI tools proficiency
Bachelor's degree
Technical writing
Chemistry
Technical Proficiency
Materials Science

Full Job Description

Segan Industries is a materials science and applied chemistry company in Burlingame, California. We develop and manufacture functional materials, sensing chemistries, and applied chemical technologies for life science, food safety, consumer, commercial, and industrial products.

Our technologies include microencapsulation, novel polymer chemistry and compounding, thermochromic and photochromic systems, glow-in-the-dark materials, specialty pigments, sensors and indicators.

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable hands-on candidate to work directly with company senior leadership to apply innovative chemistry and polymer platforms to the development of new products and markets. The candidate will be extensively cross-trained in the fields of injection molding and extrusion, formulation and microencapsulation, sample preparation, and technical communications.

The ideal candidate must have a BS in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, biophysics, materials science, bioengineering, or a related technical field, ideally with at least 1–2 years of relevant industry experience. We are looking for a highly motivated, technically competent problem solver who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and adaptable. The candidate will work across a range of challenging development projects.

Key Responsibilities

· Hands-on preparation of R&D samples and testing utilizing laboratory and manufacturing equipment.

· Assist with formulation trials, microencapsulation, functional chemistry development, polymer processing, and application testing.

· Rapidly learn and assist with mixing, dispersion, chemical handling, microencapsulation, application screening, testing, extrusion, injection molding, and customer application trials.

· Document formulations, process conditions, sample histories, test results, observations, and next-step action items.

· Maintain organized project records using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint, image files, and shared folders.

· Track customer sample requests, follow-up items, project status, and development timelines.

· Assist in preparing technical summaries, sample notes, data tables, presentations, and customer updates as needed.

· Assist with supplier research, scientific literature searches, AI-assisted technical research, and market/application research.

· Communicate clearly with company leadership, production, R&D, and sales.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, Biophysics, or a related technical field.

· Minimum 1–2 years of industry experience, or exceptionally relevant internship experience, in applied R&D, product development, chemical, polymer, materials, formulation, microencapsulation, manufacturing, or process-development work.

· Strong hands-on laboratory or technical sample-preparation, fabrication, and equipment skills.

· Strong documentation, organization, written communication, and follow-through.

· Ability to shift priorities and work effectively in a fast-moving small-company environment.

· Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting laboratory, processing, or technical equipment.

· Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Excel, PowerPoint, online research tools, and AI-assisted search.

· Photography, website editing, graphics, or technical content experience is a plus.

· Must be able to work on-site in Burlingame, California.

Personal Qualities

A successful candidate should be highly motivated, practical, technically competent, organized, reliable, detail-oriented, flexible, proactive, and a proven problem solver. They should be an excellent communicator, adapt to rapid change, and enjoy innovation.

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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Applied Polymer Chemist – Innovation Associate

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Research Associate II, Analytical Chemistry (Contract)

Research Assistant/Research Associate

Analytical Scientist I

QC Sr. Analyst

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Associate Scientist I/II/III, Analytical Services

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Scientist, Peptide Chemistry (Night Shift)

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Staff Research Associate

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Scientist, Peptide Chemistry

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Computational Chemist (Machine Learning) I / II

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