Scientist Jobs in San Jose, CA
Scientist jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, concentrated in North San Jose, Alviso, and the Downtown Tech Core, with openings across semiconductor research, life sciences, and advanced materials. Employers actively hiring include TikTok, ByteDance, and TikTok USDS Joint Venture. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Clinical Lab Scientist II with Good Samaritan Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Our Clinical Lab Scientists (level II) perform clinical testing in one or more of the following areas: blood bank, chemistry, serology, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, special chemistry, microbiology and manual tests. Our team is amazing; we consider ourselves a family who work hard to support each other and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. If that is you, come be a part of what makes us great and apply today!
- You will perform automated, semi-automated and manual procedures in the fields of bacteriology, parasitology, hematology, coagulation, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology. According to established procedures and policies
- You will perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation, interpret results as to their accuracy, acceptability and critical limits and organize work to meet established deadlines and record all data obtained
- You will work actively and be cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care as well as assist with regulatory compliance
- You will be responsible for training lab personnel and are expected to perform in-charge assignment in the absence of a manager
What qualifications you will need:
Valid California State Department of Health Services Clinical Laboratory Scientist License.
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of the laboratory organization, policies and procedures including technical safety procedures and information system functions.
- Successful completion of a supervised one (1) year clinical laboratory internship.
- Minimum five years’ experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
- Ability to learn and utilize computerized patient care management system.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must effectively read, write and verbally communicate in the English language.
Benefits
Good Samaritan Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Good Samaritan Hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for “Best Place to Have a Baby”, complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Clinical Lab Scientist II - BID opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok282

- ByteDance103

- TikTok USDS Joint Venture103

- WD77

- Cisco26

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
Scientist Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a scientist job in San Jose?
Focus your search on the semiconductor, biotech, and clean energy sectors that anchor San Jose's research economy. North San Jose and Alviso host the densest concentration of R&D facilities, while the Downtown Tech Core draws more analytical and data-science roles. Candidates with hands-on lab experience, familiarity with semiconductor fabrication or materials characterization, and a graduate degree in a relevant discipline stand out most in this market.
Which companies hire scientists in San Jose?
San Jose scientist roles are posted by TikTok, ByteDance, and TikTok USDS Joint Venture and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local employer mix skews toward large semiconductor manufacturers, established medtech firms, and early-stage clean energy companies with active research programs.
Are there remote scientist jobs in San Jose?
Yes, though remote availability varies sharply by specialty. Hands-on roles in fabrication, materials testing, or wet-lab biology are almost always on-site, while computational, data, and regulatory science roles offer more flexibility. About 13% of scientist openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at larger semiconductor and medtech employers headquartered in North San Jose.
How can I get a scientist job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is through a contract or technician role at a semiconductor or medtech company, which regularly convert to full-time scientist positions. Local employers frequently hire entry-level candidates for process technician, research associate, and quality control roles that build directly toward a scientist title. Completing relevant coursework at San Jose State University or pursuing internships with North San Jose R&D labs gives candidates a concrete local credential employers recognize.
Which industries hire the most scientists in San Jose?
San Jose scientist roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's position as the center of Silicon Valley's semiconductor supply chain and its growing medtech corridor make those sectors the primary drivers of local scientist hiring year-round.
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