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The average salary for a Materials Scientist in California is $135,150.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $135,150

$80,220$182,160

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $64.98

$38.57$87.58

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Scientific - Research Associate-Scientific in San Diego Country Estates

The Oncology Discovery team at the Oncogenesis Thematic Research Center is seeking a Research Associate to support our drug discovery and characterization efforts. An early-career level position. Familiarity with core industry and lab practices and standards. Solves routine problems of limited sc ...Read more

Physicist Research Scientist in San Francisco

Berkeley Lab’s Laser Technologies Group has an opening for a Career-Track Research Scientist position.

As a Career-Track Research Scientist, you will use your expertise in the development of advanced laser-matter interaction processes and the fabrication of next‑generation optical de ...Read more

Computational Materials Scientist - Postdoctoral Researcher in Livermore

Computational Materials Scientist - Postdoctoral Researcher


Postdoctoral Researcher position – Livermore, CA (Full‑time) – Posting date: 06/16/2026


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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in computational materials scien ...Read more

Product Development Scientist in Fremont

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from ...Read more

Postdoc: Computational Materials Scientist for Alloy Design in Livermore

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in computational materials science, focusing on discovering new structural alloys for extreme environments. The role involves developing thermodynamic databases, integrating ICME models, and applying numerical optimization met ...Read more

Medical Device Validation Scientist II in Irvine

Fortive in Irvine, CA is seeking a professional to support laboratory studies and validation of medical devices. Responsibilities include drafting technical documents and contributing to experiments under supervision.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific fi ...Read more

Research Associate, Analytical Development in Tustin

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life‑saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.


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Quantum Materials Scientist: Characterization & Simulations in Pasadena

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena, CA is hiring an Applied Scientist focused on materials characterization for superconducting quantum processors. The role involves investigating material defects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive materials research from eval ...Read more

Dual-Beam Materials Scientist – TEM/STEM & FIB Expert in Milpitas

ASM International is seeking technical talent for roles in advanced microscopy, including Transmission Electron Microscopy and Dual Beam FIB/SEM. Candidates will work in a collaborative lab setting focusing on materials characterization for semiconductor applications.

Positions require a re ...Read more

Senior Materials Scientist, Dual Beam Analysis in Milpitas

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is hiring across multiple levels for our Advanced Microscopy group. We are looking for hands‑on technical talent with experience in Dual Beam FIB/SEM, TEM/STEM, or both, to support client‑driven materials characterization in a fast‑paced analytical lab environme ...Read more