Entry Level Research Scientist Jobs

New grad research scientist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused portfolio often carries more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like TikTok, Astera Institute, and OpenAI hiring at this level now.

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Open roles164+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type87% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Graduate, Research Scientist, AI
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Arm
Seattle, Washington
Biotech & Life Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
Laboratory Research
Specialized Engineering
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Biomedical Engineering
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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AI Research Scientist
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AI Research Scientist
Apple
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
$150k - $278k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Research Engineer/Research Scientist
DeepRoute.ai
Fremont, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
On-Site
Master's

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AI Research Scientist
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AI Research Scientist
Apple
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Data Analytics
$142k - $263k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Entry Level Research Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • TikTok43
  • Astera Institute6
  • OpenAI5
  • Nuro4
  • NVIDIA4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software64
  • Education33
  • Science & Research20
  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Artificial Intelligence9

Entry Level Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level research scientist job?

Entry level research scientist roles reward candidates who can show hands-on lab or data experience, even if it comes from coursework, internships, or independent projects. Employers at this level look for familiarity with research methodologies, relevant software tools, and the ability to contribute to an ongoing study. A strong academic record, published work, or a thesis in a related area can set you apart from other applicants.

Which companies hire entry level research scientists?

Companies hiring entry level research scientists right now include TikTok, Astera Institute, and OpenAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large corporations with dedicated R&D divisions, biotech and pharmaceutical firms, government-funded research institutions, and startups building early scientific teams.

Are there remote entry level research scientist jobs?

Yes, though lab-based roles remain predominantly on-site. About 13% of entry level research scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to concentrate in computational, data-driven, or policy-focused research disciplines where physical lab access is not required.

Are these new grad research scientist jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research scientist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or research assistantships toward that requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio or thesis project in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level," "new grad," or "0-2 years" in the job description.

Which industries hire the most entry level research scientists?

Entry Level research scientist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous research programs, regularly onboard junior scientists to support senior-led studies, and often have structured early-career pipelines designed for recent graduates.