Scientist Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

Scientist jobs in Palo Alto are concentrated in biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and semiconductor research, with the heaviest hiring along El Camino Real, Stanford Research Park, and the California Avenue corridor. Employers posting roles right now include Amazon, GenBio AI, and Lockheed Martin. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles770+
Top employerAmazon
Work type60% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor of Science
Companies hiring14

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Senior Data Scientist AI/ML
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Senior Data Scientist AI/ML
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$86.5 - $114.61/hr
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Applied Machine Learning Scientist - Vice President
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Applied Machine Learning Scientist - Vice President
JPMorganChase
Palo Alto, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Research & Academia
$171k - $260k/yr
Master of Science
10,000+

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Clinical Lab Scientist
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Clinical Lab Scientist
Sutter Health
Palo Alto, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$66.8 - $85.69/hr
10,000+

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Senior Scientist & Program Lead
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Senior Scientist & Program Lead
Pear VC
Palo Alto, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Environmental Science
Doctoral degree in biochemistry
11-50

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Data Scientist, Growth – Partnerships & Customer Experience
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Data Scientist, Growth – Partnerships & Customer Experience
Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Palo Alto, California
Data Analytics
Data Science
$158k - $214k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Scientist Job Market in Palo Alto

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon167
  • GenBio AI67
  • Lockheed Martin67
  • Delfi Diagnostics67
  • Siemens Healthineers67

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Scientist Jobs in Palo Alto: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a scientist job in Palo Alto?

Focus your search on Stanford Research Park, the California Avenue corridor, and El Camino Real, where biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies concentrate most of their lab and research staff. Candidates with hands-on experience in molecular biology, analytical chemistry, or device testing stand out locally. Networking through Stanford's research community and attending Bay Area science meetups also opens doors that cold applications rarely do.

Which companies hire scientists in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto scientist roles are posted by Amazon, GenBio AI, and Lockheed Martin and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local employer mix leans heavily toward life sciences companies, medical technology firms, and the research divisions of larger technology companies with Palo Alto campuses.

Are there remote scientist jobs in Palo Alto?

Yes, though availability depends heavily on the type of work, since hands-on lab roles are almost always on-site while data analysis, regulatory science, and scientific writing positions are far more flexible. About 60% of scientist openings tied to Palo Alto are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for computational biology, bioinformatics, and clinical data roles.

How can I get a scientist job in Palo Alto with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Palo Alto is a research associate or lab technician role at one of the biotech or medical device companies in Stanford Research Park, many of which hire candidates with a bachelor's degree and relevant coursework or internship experience. Postdoctoral bridge programs at nearby Stanford and contract research organizations along El Camino Real also place early-career scientists into paid positions that convert to full-time roles.

Which industries hire the most scientists in Palo Alto?

Most scientist openings in Palo Alto sit in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Palo Alto's position at the center of the Bay Area life sciences corridor and its proximity to Stanford University make those sectors the dominant drivers of local scientific hiring year-round.

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