Mid Level Scientist Engineer Jobs

Mid level scientist engineer jobs go to professionals ready to take full ownership of experiments and development cycles, guide junior colleagues, and make technical calls with minimal supervision. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Science & Research, Consulting & Professional Services, and Artificial Intelligence, with employers like OpenAI, Scale AI, and GSI Environmental hiring at this level now.

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Open roles16
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerOpenAI
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type85% On-site
Top industryScience

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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Cleveland, Ohio
Specialized Engineering
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Laser Process Engineer / Scientist
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Senior Laser Process Engineer / Scientist
Corning
Hickory, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$120k - $164k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Scientist I/Senior Engineer I, Pilot Lab Lead
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Scientist I/Senior Engineer I, Pilot Lab Lead
Sail Biomedicines
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Manufacturing Operations
$100k - $150k
On-Site
Doctorate

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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
New York, New York
Specialized Engineering
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
$76k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Research Scientist) - DFAI
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Research Scientist) - DFAI
Plaid
San Francisco, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$249k - $368k/yr
Master of Science

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Mid Level Scientist Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

OpenAI3 open roles
Scale AI3 open roles
GSI Environmental2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Medical Devices

Mid Level Scientist Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level scientist engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led the technical direction, resolved ambiguous problems independently, or delivered measurable results with limited guidance. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific domain, such as materials characterization, process development, or systems integration, and make your decision-making process visible in your application materials.

Which companies hire mid level scientist engineers?

Companies hiring mid level scientist engineers right now include OpenAI, Scale AI, and GSI Environmental, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large research-driven enterprises, government contractors, and specialized technology firms that need engineers who can run projects with real autonomy.

Are there remote mid level scientist engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability depends on the role's lab or hardware requirements. About 15% of mid level scientist engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in areas like data analysis, computational modeling, and software-adjacent engineering work where lab access is not a daily necessity.

How do I move up to a mid level scientist engineer role?

Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building over your first few years. Focus on owning a full project cycle from design through validation, earning trust to work with less oversight, and demonstrating impact through quantified outcomes. Picking up a specialization, mentoring newer colleagues informally, and contributing to cross-functional decisions all signal readiness for mid level responsibility.

Which industries hire the most mid level scientist engineers?

Mid Level scientist engineer roles concentrate in Science & Research, Consulting & Professional Services, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on professionals who can bridge early research or prototype work and move it toward scalable, production-ready outcomes with limited senior oversight.