Scientist Jobs in Utah
Scientist jobs in Utah concentrate in life sciences, environmental research, and materials science, with demand across entry-level research assistant roles through senior principal scientists. Salt Lake City, Provo, and St. George are the primary hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Intermountain Health, the University of Utah, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. The most in-demand specialties right now are clinical laboratory science, environmental and geoscience, and biomedical research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Description
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
The Defense Systems (DS) Sector Digital Enablement (DE) Organization in the Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) Division is seeking a Data Scientist/Principal Data Scientist, this is a dual level position, located in Roy, UT to support the Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) team. This position supports the effort to modernize the ground-based leg of the United States’ nuclear triad, the Sentinel Weapon System (WS), using CBM+, which is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) preferred method of maintenance and sustainment for large-scale weapon systems. CBM+ works to optimize scheduled maintenance, thereby reducing Lifecycle Cost (LCC).
The individual that fills this role will be responsible for applying data science and engineering principles to develop data architectures and predictive models in support of program CBM+ initiatives. The individual will coordinate closely with the Reliability and Maintenance-Cost (RAM-C) team in support of CBM+ architecture delivery by WS Critical Design Review (CDR), and predictive model delivery on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)-selected components by System Quality and Verification Review (SQVR).
Position Benefits:
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This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop data architectures in support of predictive modeling for a large-scale WS designed to be operational for multiple generations.
Create statistical, ML, and physics-based predictive models that forecast the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of Line Replaceable Units (LRU) identified in CBM+ trade studies.
This includes processes like data exploration, model feasibility/accuracy evaluation, cost evaluation, model development & validation, and model demonstration.
Establish templates and standards for modeling and tracking CBM+ items and processes.
Support development of the CBM+ Program Plan.
Collaborate with both NG and customer data scientists to define a data architecture for the WS; ensure the CBM+ tech stack remains aligned with wider architecture tools and plans.
Engage directly with the customer in support of evolving program requirements.
Typical Minimum Education or Experience
- T02: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
- T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhDData Scientist: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field and 3 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree and 1 year of experience.
Principal Data Scientist: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field and 5 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience; OR a PhD and 1 year of experience.
U.S. Citizen and Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
2+ years of demonstrated experience developing cloud-based data architectures.
2+ years of demonstrated experience designing and implementing end-to-end data pipelines.
2+ years of demonstrated experience using Python, SQL, or other relevant data science programming languages.
1+ year of demonstrated experience designing predictive models.
Preferred Qualifications:
An active U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years.
Hands on experience with predictive maintenance, Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), or RCM methodologies.
Strong foundations in statistics, including survival/reliability analysis, time-series modeling, regression, and uncertainty quantification.
Strong foundation in data engineering and analysis, including structured (relational, time-series) and unstructured (logs, text, imagery) data types, data pipeline design, and hands-on experience managing real-world data quality challenges such as missingness, sensor drift, and irregular sampling.
Production experience with relevant Amazon Web Services (AWS) services (e.g., S3, Glue, SageMaker, Redshift, etc.), Palantir Foundry, Databricks, and/or Snowflake.
Proven expertise in artificial intelligence, demonstrated by hands on experience designing, building, and deploying machine learning models and AI solutions in production environments.
Experience with reliability engineering.
Primary Level Salary Range: $87,200.00 - $130,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.See All 81 Scientist Jobs in Utah
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Scientist Job Market in Utah
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Who's Hiring
- ARUP Laboratories34

- University of Utah4

- Northrop Grumman3

- Cytiva2

- L3Harris2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services31
- Education4
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
- Medical Devices2
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scientist jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field
- Relevant laboratory or field research experience in a Utah industry setting such as life sciences or mining
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and scientific instrumentation common to the specialty
- Familiarity with federal and Utah state environmental or laboratory safety regulations
- Strong technical writing skills for research reports, grant applications, and regulatory submissions
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, clinical, or regulatory teams on Utah-based projects
Scientist Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a scientist in Utah?
Most scientist roles in Utah require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant natural or applied science field, with many research and industry positions expecting a master's or doctorate. Clinical laboratory scientists working in Utah must hold licensure through the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Professional Licensing, which requires an accredited degree program and a passing score on a national certification exam. For environmental and industrial science roles, relevant field certifications and demonstrated laboratory competency typically satisfy employer requirements.
Which companies hire scientists in Utah?
Utah scientist roles are posted by ARUP Laboratories, University of Utah, and Northrop Grumman and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Utah's strong life sciences corridor along the Wasatch Front means biotech, medical device, and environmental consulting firms are consistently among the most active employers.
Which Utah cities have the most scientist jobs?
Salt Lake City, Lehi, and Utah account for the largest share of scientist openings in Utah. Salt Lake City drives the most volume thanks to the University of Utah Health system, major biotech and medical device companies, and state environmental agencies, while Provo benefits from research activity at Brigham Young University and a growing technology and life sciences cluster in the surrounding Utah County area.
Are there remote scientist jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Most scientist work in Utah involves hands-on laboratory procedures, field sampling, or on-site clinical or manufacturing environments that require physical presence. About 11% of scientist openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions are most common in data-intensive specialties such as bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, and environmental data analysis.
How can I get hired as a scientist in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research assistant or laboratory technician role, which Utah employers such as Intermountain Health, the University of Utah, and environmental consulting firms regularly post for candidates with a completed bachelor's degree and strong coursework. University of Utah and Utah State University both run undergraduate research programs that translate directly into competitive applications. Holding or actively pursuing a clinical laboratory scientist license through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing gives candidates a meaningful edge in the life sciences segment.
Where can I find and apply to scientist jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to scientist jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings across life sciences, environmental science, clinical laboratory, and research roles. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each employer through the listings.
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