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Scientist jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotech, environmental, government, and academic sectors, from entry-level research associate to principal and staff scientist, with common specializations in life sciences, materials science, and environmental science. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Scientist
Location: Houston, TX, 77047
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Day shift – 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM
- 12 hour rotating shifts
- 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off
Pay Rate: $20 to $24
Overview:
TekWissen group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.
Note: Selected candidates must be available for training, five days a week, for the initial 4 to 6 weeks.
Summary
The Core Technician is a scientist role and will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with the production of sterile biological pharmaceutical products.
Key responsibilities:
- Knowledgeable and complies with all pertinent safety policies, rules and regulations.
- Ensure that all team members comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Maintenance of quality systems and cGMP compliance for the business by ensuring that all team members comply with processes, procedures and instructions for all activities in which the team participates.
- Able to perform procedures according to written guidelines and recognize a deviation from accepted practice.
- A majority of the work is done in cleanroom environment.
- While working in the cleanroom, scrubs, hairnet, shoe covers, hood, gown, mask, boots and two pairs of gloves are required.
- Must be capable of motivating others, creating a positive work climate where inter-departmental collaboration, coaching and performance feedback are continuous.
- Capable of clearly assigning objectives, clearly setting and measuring and monitoring progress, marshaling resources and handling competing priorities.
- Experienced at establishing clear directions, leading others and bringing out their best.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences is required.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in gene editing, and NGS is required.
- Experience in a cGMP clinical production environment is highly desirable.
- Recent graduates with exposure / experience with gene editing and NGS will also be considered.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Job Title: Scientist
Location: Houston, TX, 77047
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Day shift – 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM
- 12 hour rotating shifts
- 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off
Pay Rate: $20 to $24
Overview:
TekWissen group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.
Note: Selected candidates must be available for training, five days a week, for the initial 4 to 6 weeks.
Summary
The Core Technician is a scientist role and will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with the production of sterile biological pharmaceutical products.
Key responsibilities:
- Knowledgeable and complies with all pertinent safety policies, rules and regulations.
- Ensure that all team members comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Maintenance of quality systems and cGMP compliance for the business by ensuring that all team members comply with processes, procedures and instructions for all activities in which the team participates.
- Able to perform procedures according to written guidelines and recognize a deviation from accepted practice.
- A majority of the work is done in cleanroom environment.
- While working in the cleanroom, scrubs, hairnet, shoe covers, hood, gown, mask, boots and two pairs of gloves are required.
- Must be capable of motivating others, creating a positive work climate where inter-departmental collaboration, coaching and performance feedback are continuous.
- Capable of clearly assigning objectives, clearly setting and measuring and monitoring progress, marshaling resources and handling competing priorities.
- Experienced at establishing clear directions, leading others and bringing out their best.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences is required.
- Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in gene editing, and NGS is required.
- Experience in a cGMP clinical production environment is highly desirable.
- Recent graduates with exposure / experience with gene editing and NGS will also be considered.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon234
- Quest Diagnostics163
- Thermo Fisher Scientific135
- TikTok128
- Apple72
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,242
- Technology & Software941
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals780
- Consulting & Professional Services640
- Science & Research516
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and standard research protocols
- Proficiency in data analysis software such as R, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices and regulatory documentation standards
- Ability to design experiments, interpret results, and communicate findings in written reports
- Experience with peer-reviewed literature review and scientific writing or publication
Tips for Your Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the methods
Hiring managers in science scan for specific techniques before reading anything else. List your laboratory methods, instruments, and software, HPLC, PCR, MATLAB, R, in a dedicated skills section so they appear immediately without requiring the reader to dig through your experience.
Quantify your research contributions clearly
Vague phrases like 'assisted with experiments' don't differentiate you. Replace them with outcomes: sample throughput you increased, assay sensitivity you improved, or datasets you analyzed. Numbers that show scale or improvement land far better than descriptions of duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the specific scientific discipline
A posting titled 'scientist' can mean formulation chemist, wildlife biologist, or data scientist. Narrow your search by adding your discipline, analytical, computational, environmental, to avoid wasting applications on roles built around entirely different skill sets than yours.
Prepare a methods-focused interview presentation
Many scientist interviews include a research talk or whiteboard session where you walk through a project. Practice explaining your experimental design choices, not just your results. Panels want to see how you think, not only what you produced.
Negotiate offer details beyond base pay
Lab positions often come with negotiable non-salary terms: publication rights, conference travel budgets, equipment access, and start dates aligned with project cycles. Raise these after you have a written offer and before you accept, when your leverage is highest.
Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most scientists?
The companies hiring the most scientists right now include Amazon, Quest Diagnostics, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest in pharmaceutical, biotech, and environmental consulting sectors.
How many scientist jobs are remote?
About 17% of scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though this varies significantly by discipline. Computational, bioinformatics, and data science roles carry the highest share of remote work, while wet-lab and field-based positions are almost always on-site or location-specific.
How do you become a scientist?
Most scientist roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science, with laboratory coursework and hands-on research experience. Moving into independent research or senior roles typically requires a master's degree or PhD. Build your credentials through internships, undergraduate research programs, graduate teaching assistantships, or postdoctoral appointments, and document every technique and instrument you work with along the way.
Can you get hired as a scientist with little experience?
Entry-level scientist and research associate positions are specifically designed for candidates with limited professional experience. Employers focus on your academic research projects, lab coursework, internships, and any co-op work. Highlight the specific methods you've used, even in a class or volunteer research context, and apply to roles that list a bachelor's degree as the minimum rather than requiring several years in industry.
What does the scientist interview process look like?
Most scientist interviews begin with a recruiter or HR screening call focused on your background and the role's requirements. This is followed by one or more technical interviews with the hiring team, which often include a research presentation, a whiteboard problem, or a discussion of how you'd approach a specific experimental challenge. Final rounds typically involve meeting senior scientists or a panel, and may include a facility tour at lab-based employers.
Where can I find and apply to scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the posting page.
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