Remote Research Scientist Jobs
Remote Research Scientist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed teams, and research-driven organizations in biotech, technology, and life sciences. Employers hiring remotely right now include Innodata, Precision Medicine, and Emory University. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description and Requirements
Translate ambiguous business questions and concerns into specific quantitative questions to be answered with available data. Resolve problems in business planning, management and optimization projects. Research and develop solution products for business processes in Statistical Interference/Analysis/Modeling, Machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Data Mining and Modeling, and Big Data Query. Design, coordinate and execute pilots or proof of concepts to evaluate new initiatives, technologies and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy data science solution and utilize the insights and recommendations generated by analytical models. Drive volume forecasts into the planning exercise for investment decisions with finance and the leadership team. Create optimal short-term plans for businesses by managing trade-offs between Students Experience/Service Levels, Employee Experience, and Cost Effectiveness. Propose and design effective data visualizations for reports, presentations and analytical products to highlight key insights, relationships among features and research findings. Communicate project results to ensure reports are created using credible qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Advise management and project stakeholders on recommended courses of action based on final model output. Evaluate effectiveness of new data sources and practicality of analytics platform. Stay abreast of current trends, analysis and research in the industry. Position may telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. 5 days per week. Annual salary: $102,000.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or a related
field plus 6 months of data science experience in a higher education environment with: (1) SQL programming producing read/ write/modify nested queries; (2) Data preprocessing by slicing data into
cohorts and snapshots; (3) Development and deployment of models scoring in batch or real time; (4) Batch processing of data and model results; (5) AWS Lambda, AWS Redshift, AWS SageMaker cloud environments and tools; (6) Statistical analysis tools including R, Python for machine learning, regression and tree-based models, and Ensemble methods; (7) Statistical analysis with normal distribution, confidence intervals, upper and lower control limits, and p-value; (8) Researching new tools and technologies in the market and presenting findings to leadership; (9) Applying logical reasoning skill to ad-hoc analyses; and (10) Presenting data insights to non-tech stakeholders. Experience may be gained before, during or after Master’s degree.
Interested candidates may apply online at https://uop.avature.net/careers/SearchJobs or may send resume to phoenixjobs@phoenix.edu. Reference code 272 in the subject line.
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As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
- Annual Bonus Award
- Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
- Competitive 401(k) employer match; and,
- A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*
General Information
Location:
Position Type:
Virtual Eligible:
Job Category:
Ref #:
Description and Requirements
Translate ambiguous business questions and concerns into specific quantitative questions to be answered with available data. Resolve problems in business planning, management and optimization projects. Research and develop solution products for business processes in Statistical Interference/Analysis/Modeling, Machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Data Mining and Modeling, and Big Data Query. Design, coordinate and execute pilots or proof of concepts to evaluate new initiatives, technologies and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy data science solution and utilize the insights and recommendations generated by analytical models. Drive volume forecasts into the planning exercise for investment decisions with finance and the leadership team. Create optimal short-term plans for businesses by managing trade-offs between Students Experience/Service Levels, Employee Experience, and Cost Effectiveness. Propose and design effective data visualizations for reports, presentations and analytical products to highlight key insights, relationships among features and research findings. Communicate project results to ensure reports are created using credible qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Advise management and project stakeholders on recommended courses of action based on final model output. Evaluate effectiveness of new data sources and practicality of analytics platform. Stay abreast of current trends, analysis and research in the industry. Position may telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. 5 days per week. Annual salary: $102,000.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or a related
field plus 6 months of data science experience in a higher education environment with: (1) SQL programming producing read/ write/modify nested queries; (2) Data preprocessing by slicing data into
cohorts and snapshots; (3) Development and deployment of models scoring in batch or real time; (4) Batch processing of data and model results; (5) AWS Lambda, AWS Redshift, AWS SageMaker cloud environments and tools; (6) Statistical analysis tools including R, Python for machine learning, regression and tree-based models, and Ensemble methods; (7) Statistical analysis with normal distribution, confidence intervals, upper and lower control limits, and p-value; (8) Researching new tools and technologies in the market and presenting findings to leadership; (9) Applying logical reasoning skill to ad-hoc analyses; and (10) Presenting data insights to non-tech stakeholders. Experience may be gained before, during or after Master’s degree.
Interested candidates may apply online at https://uop.avature.net/careers/SearchJobs or may send resume to phoenixjobs@phoenix.edu. Reference code 272 in the subject line.
#LI-DNI
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
- Annual Bonus Award
- Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
- Competitive 401(k) employer match; and,
- A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Automotive
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research scientist jobs.
- Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, or computer science
- Hands-on experience designing and executing independent research experiments
- Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as R, Python, or MATLAB
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Experience with specific laboratory techniques such as CRISPR, mass spectrometry, or next-generation sequencing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to cross-functional teams
Tips for Your Remote Research Scientist Job Search
Show your async communication skills clearly
Remote research teams rely on written updates, shared documentation, and structured async check-ins rather than daily standups. Highlight experience with tools like Notion, Confluence, or Jupyter notebooks, and include examples of research summaries you've written for non-specialist audiences.
Build a public portfolio of independent research
Remote employers can't observe your process in person, so a GitHub repository, published preprint, or documented case study does the verification work for them. Prioritize projects you drove from question to conclusion without close supervision, since that mirrors what remote research work actually looks like.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research scientist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed-location listings. Apply as soon as a role goes live, since remote positions close faster than on-site ones.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Many remote research teams use asynchronous take-home assessments or multi-stage video interviews with different team members across time zones. Practice presenting your research clearly and concisely on video, and be ready to walk through your methodology and decision-making without slides or a whiteboard.
Remote Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research scientist job?
Target companies with established distributed research teams, particularly in biotech, tech, and pharma, where remote research roles are most common. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to document and share findings asynchronously. Strong candidates show a published record, a GitHub repository, or a portfolio of independent projects that proves they can drive research without daily supervision.
Which companies hire remote research scientists?
Employers currently hiring remote research scientists include Innodata, Precision Medicine, and Emory University, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first biotech companies, distributed AI and machine learning teams, and large technology firms with research divisions are among the most active sectors for this role.
Can you get a remote research scientist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level research roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Your best paths are contributing to open-source research projects, publishing independent analyses, or building a documented portfolio that shows you can structure and complete a research project without direction from a manager.
Do you need a degree for remote research scientist jobs?
Usually, but the weight of your degree depends on the sector. Many remote biotech and pharmaceutical research roles treat a relevant master's or PhD as a baseline requirement, while some technology and AI research teams will weigh a strong publication record, GitHub contributions, or demonstrated project results as equal to or above formal credentials when reviewing candidates.
Which industries hire the most remote research scientists?
Remote research scientist roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire research scientists remotely because their teams are often distributed across multiple time zones and can collaborate effectively through shared documentation, async research reviews, and cloud-based lab and data tools.
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