Find Science positions


Science is a vast and exciting field offering a wide range of career options. Whether you're fascinated by the intricacies of the human body, the mysteries of the cosmos, or the wonders of the natural world, there's a place for you in science.

This guide will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate your job search in this rewarding field.

Typical Positions and Roles:

Science careers span numerous specializations and industries. Here are some common positions:

Responsibilities:

Your specific responsibilities will depend on your role, but common duties include:

Average Salary:

Salaries in science vary greatly depending on experience, education, location, and specific role. However, here's a general overview:

General Search Strategies:

Skill/Degree Requirements:

Most science careers require a bachelor's degree in a related field. For research positions, a master's degree or doctorate is typically required. Specialized skills vary depending on the role, but common requirements include:

Tailoring Applications:

Prepare for Interviews:

Career Path:

Science careers often offer opportunities for advancement. Here are some possible paths:

Top Companies:

Remember:

Start your journey today. The world of science awaits!

Discover a range of science opportunities in this job search, with 29+ jobs available nationwide, including United States, Anchorage, AK and Durham, NC.

Most employment opportunities are concentrated in the Northwest, which boasts a varied climate with cold winters in mountainous areas and mild coastal climates. This region supports a wide range of seasonal activities and has a thriving job market focused on tourism, agriculture, and technology.

# Key Locations Total
1 United States 10
2 Anchorage, AK 10
3 Durham, NC 9

This job search spans various federal agencies, private organizations, and universities across the United States, offering a wide range of positions.

# Key Employers Total
1 Baylor College of Medicine 54
2 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 32
3 Agricultural Research Service 30
4 Henkel 27
5 National Park Service 22
6 Johns Hopkins University 15
7 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 14
8 University of Colorado System 14
9 University of Pennsylvania 12
10 University of Utah 12

The roles span several disciplines, including Science and Technology (226 jobs), Life Sciences (78 jobs), Biological Science Technician (34 jobs), Chemistry (32 jobs), Physics (25 jobs), Genetics (24 jobs), Biology (24 jobs), Biochemistry (22 jobs), Biomedical Sciences (20 jobs), and Bioinformatics (3 jobs).

Overall, this job search presents diverse opportunities with varying salaries and location benefits, allowing you to choose the best fit for your career goals and lifestyle.




Recently Added Positions:

Biological Science Technician
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Biological Science Tech (Plants)

Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Oct 01 - Billings, MT

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Biological Science Tech (Fisheries)

Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Oct 01 - Dillon, MT

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Biological Science Tech (Wildlife)

Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Oct 01 - Dillon, MT

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Biological Science Technician (Plants)

National Park Service, Department of the Interior
Dec 30 - Page County, VA

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Biological Technician (Wildlife) -Hazard Mammals

National Park Service, Department of the Interior
Jan 08 - Forks, WA

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Biological Science Tech (Soils)

Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
Oct 29 - Billings, MT


Health Physics
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Health Physicist - Direct Hire Notice for RI, RII, RIII & RIV

Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Jan 22 - Atlanta, GA

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HEALTH PHYSICIST

U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy
Feb 05 - San Diego, CA

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Public Notice for Health Physicist (Direct Hire)

Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Sep 23 - Atlantic City, NJ

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HEALTH PHYSICIST

United States Fleet Forces Command, Department of the Navy
Oct 07 - Kittery, ME


Chemistry
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Research Chemist - Research Associate

Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
Mar 18 - Fargo, ND

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Public Notice for Chemist (Direct Hire)

Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Sep 23 - Atlantic City, NJ

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Internship in Engineering - Quality Control - Adhesive Technologies - June/July 2025 (m/f/x)

Henkel
Jan 11 - Drogenbos,

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Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Expert - Adhesive Technologies (m/f/x)

Henkel
Jan 11 - Drogenbos,


Genetics
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Research Geneticist/Chemist (Research Associate)

Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
Jun 21 - Saint Paul, MN

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Geneticist (Science Advisor)

Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
Jan 13 - Washington, DC


General Physical Science
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Physical Scientist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide, Department of Energy
Oct 01 - Anchorage, AK

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Public Notice for Physical Scientist (Direct Hire)

Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Sep 23 - Washington, DC


General Engineering
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Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide, Department of Energy
Oct 01 - Anchorage, AK

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Feb 08 - Point Mugu, CA

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ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Feb 12 - Dahlgren, VA

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Feb 26 - Point Mugu, CA

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Mar 15 - Point Mugu, CA

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ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Mar 21 - Dahlgren, VA


Physical Science Technician
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy
Jan 25 - Oahu, HI

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Supervisory Physical Science Technician

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Sep 03 - Suitland, MD

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Supervisory Physical Science Technician

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Sep 03 - Suitland, MD

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Physical Science Technician

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Sep 12 - Boulder, CO

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Physical Science Technician

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Sep 12 - Boulder, CO

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy
Mar 27 - San Diego, CA


Patent Examining
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Patent Examiner (Physics) and comparable STEM backgrounds

Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce
Aug 12 - United States

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Patent Examiner (Physics) and comparable STEM backgrounds

Patent and Trademark Office, Department of Commerce
Aug 22 - United States


Electrical Engineering
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Mar 11 - Point Mugu, CA

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Apr 29 - Point Mugu, CA


Environmental Science
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Assistant Professor of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)
Jan 11 - USA


Life Sciences
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Chair, Department of Physiology

University of Pennsylvania
Oct 16 - Philadelphia, PA

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Veterinary Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine
Jan 11 - Houston, TX

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Veterinary Technician I

Baylor College of Medicine
Jan 07 - Houston, TX


Physical Science Student Trainee
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - Gaithersburg, MD (Physical Science)

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
Oct 17 - Gaithersburg, MD

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - Boulder, CO (Physical Science)

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
Oct 17 - Boulder, CO

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - Charleston, SC (Physical Science)

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
Oct 17 - Charleston, SC

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Student Trainee (Physical Science Technician)

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
Jan 08 - Gaithersburg, MD

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Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP) (Volunteer)

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
Nov 01 - Boulder, CO


Astronomy
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Research Astrophysicist, AST, Stellar, Galactic, and Extra Galactic Astrophysics

Goddard Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jan 13 - Greenbelt, MD


Hydrology
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Hydrologist

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Department of the Interior
Dec 27 - Alton, IL

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Hydrologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Nov 19 - Tuscaloosa, AL

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Hydrologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Nov 19 - Tuscaloosa, AL


Geophysics
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Geophysicist

Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Dec 20 - Lakewood, CO


Wildlife Biology
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Wildlife Biologist

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
Jan 13 - Gainesville, FL


Ecology
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Interdisciplinary Research Ecologist / Wildlife Biologist

Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Dec 20 - Arcata, CA


Academic Affairs
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Lab Specialist

University of Utah
Jan 04 - Salt Lake City, UT


Epidemiology; Biostatistics
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Postdoctoral Associate in Biostatistics/Epidemiology

Cornell University, Division of Nutritional Sciences
Jan 13 - USA


Science And Technology
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Research Technician II

Rice University
Jan 02 - Houston, TX

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Quantum Science and Engineering

Harvard University
Nov 26 - Massachusetts

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Lab/Research Technician - Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Virginia Commonwealth University
Dec 20 - Richmond, VA

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Sr. Research Specialist

Johns Hopkins University
Dec 20 - Baltimore, MD

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Research Associate - Wan Lab (CBIO)

University of Pennsylvania
Nov 01 - Philadelphia, PA

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Post-Doctoral Associate - Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology

University of Minnesota
Jan 08 - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN


Physics
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Physicist

Department of Energy - Agency Wide, Department of Energy
Jan 02 - Germantown, MD

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Physicist

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce
Jan 08 - Boulder, CO


Science
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LAB TECHNICIAN (Durham, NC, US, 27710)

Duke University
Jan 11 - Durham, NC


Physical Sciences
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Senior Manager Data & Analytics (d/f/m)

Henkel
Jan 11 - Berlin,


Custodial Working
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Environmental Services Technician

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Oct 18 - Asheville, NC

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Environmental Services Technician

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Oct 11 - Louisville, KY

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Environmental Services Technician

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Oct 03 - Fort Harrison, MT


Animal Science
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Research Animal Scientist (Research Associate)

Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture
Nov 13 - Clay Center, NE


General Natural Resources Management
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Natural Resource Management Specialist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Jan 03 - Anchorage, AK


Biochemistry
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Program Head - Molecular Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Research Institute
Dec 06 - Toronto, ON

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Chemistry Faculty Positions at Westlake University

Westlake University
Oct 31 - Hangzhou, ZJ


Biology
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Visiting Assistant Professor in Biology

Susquehanna University
Jan 07 - Selinsgrove, PA

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Tenure Track Human Anatomy and Physiology Assistant Professor

East Stroudsburg University
Jan 06 - East Stroudsburg, PA


Biomedical Sciences
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Assistant Professor - Biomedical Discovery Research

University of Toronto, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
Jan 06 - Toronto, ON

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Digital Twin Innovation Hub Temporary Staff Scientist Positions

University of Nebraska Lincoln Biochemistry
Dec 06 - Lincoln, NE


Cell Biology
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Postdoc Position in Neurobiology and Neurodegenerative disease

Rutgers University
Jan 06 - New Jersey



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