Top 490 Scientist Jobs in Orange County Ca

Senior Chemist
Vista Paint Corporation —Fullerton, CA
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cognitive Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Garden Grove, CA
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Computational Physicist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Irvine, CA
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Laboratory Director/ Manager
ASSET Laboratories —Cerritos, CA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
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Chemist (Night Shift)
Heraeus Incorporated —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Overtime
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health savings account
1d
Scientist I
Advanced Sterilization Products —Irvine, CA
- $65,090 - $108,675 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Formulator
AppleOne —Anaheim, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Mentoring
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
TridentCare —Irvine, CA
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Geriatrics
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Research Analytical Scientist
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. —Chino, CA
- $33 - $43 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Chemist
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. —Chino, CA
- $26 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Basic math
- Laboratory experience
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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9d
QC Chemist
Dr. J SkinClinic —Cerritos, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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9d
Clin Lab Scientist: Irvine Generalist
Hoag Health System —Irvine, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Clin Lab Scientist: Microbiology
Hoag Health System —Newport Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time Evening
Providence —Orange, CA
- $64.67 - $102.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
SCIENTIST I
LGM Pharma, LLC —Irvine, CA
- $28 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Environmental Scientist 1
Apex Companies —Fullerton, CA
- $70,000 - $86,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Opportunities for advancement
14d
Clinical Lab Scientist PD
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center —Laguna Hills, CA
- $60 an hour
- Per diem
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Acute care experience
- Health insurance
3d
Research Scientist I
ResearchDx —Irvine, CA
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
Scientist (Sunday - Wednesday)
Advanced Sterilization Products —Irvine, CA
- $70,725 - $118,105 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
Scientist I, Tissue Material Sciences (Device Biology Research)
AbbVie —Irvine, CA
- $75,000 - $142,500 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Surgery
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Senior Chemist

Vista Paint Corporation -
Fullerton, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Teamwork
Employee relationship building
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Data-driven problem-solving
Manufacturing
Research & development

Full Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

Vista Paint is seeking a Senior Chemist to support ongoing product innovation, continuous improvement, and formulation development across our product lines. This role partners closely with the technical team to design experiments, formulate new coatings, and enhance or optimize existing Vista Paint formulations to meet evolving performance, regulatory, and market needs. The Senior Chemist will evaluate materials using established testing standards, generate accurate data, and maintain clear documentation. Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and observational skills are essential. All work must align with Vista Paint’s environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) standards.

Primary Responsibilities

· Develop new products in partnership with the Technical, Quality, Marketing and Manufacturing teams.

· Apply advanced knowledge of coatings formulation, raw materials, and testing practices to design and execute experiments.

· Work independently while also receiving guidance from R&D leadership team to complete project assignments on schedule.

· Contribute ideas and technical insight to ongoing projects across the department.

· Maintain thorough documentation, prepare technical presentations, and communicate findings to the team.

· Identify opportunities for product or process improvements in collaboration with R&D leadership team.

· Plan and support manufacturing scale-ups.

· Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Perform product physical and application testing.

· Provide occasional mentorship or direction to other Chemists and Technicians.

· Monitor competitive and industry trends.

· Keep a clean, organized laboratory environment and follow all safety protocols.

· Participate in safety reviews and uphold best practices in all lab operations.

SOFT SKILLS

· Emotional intelligence: Demonstrates self‑awareness, manages personal emotions effectively, and recognizes the emotional cues of others.

· Adaptability: Adjusts smoothly to new priorities, shifting conditions, and evolving expectations.

· Conflict resolution: Approaches disagreements constructively and works toward respectful, mutually beneficial outcomes.

· Coaching and development: Encourages growth in others through thoughtful questioning, active listening, empowerment, and strong relationship‑building.

· Trust building: Creates an environment where team members feel safe, supported, and valued through authenticity, transparency, and compassion.

· Problem‑solving: Identifies root causes, evaluates options, and implements effective, practical solutions.

· Critical thinking: Approaches challenges with a strategic, forward‑looking mindset and generates innovative ideas.

· Time management: Organizes tasks efficiently and allocates time wisely to meet deadlines and priorities.

· Team collaboration: Works cooperatively with colleagues, appreciating diverse viewpoints and leveraging individual strengths toward shared goals.

· Empathy: Shows genuine care for others and understands situations from different perspectives.

· Cultural competence: Engages effectively with people from varied backgrounds and respects different cultural experiences and ways of thinking.

Qualifications

· BS in Chemistry or related discipline and 8+ years of experience

· Strong people and cross-functional team management skills

· Ability to interpret technical literature, regulatory documents, and professional publications

· Knowledge of formulation tools, techniques, performance metrics and manufacturing processes

· Proficiency with advanced mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis, DOE, and multivariable problem‑solving

· Skilled in Microsoft Office tools

· Excellent communication, presentation & organizational skills.

· Experience with databases, project management tools, and statistical software is beneficial.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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