Chemist Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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Chemist (R2-R4)

  • Lilly
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Chemist (R2-R4) to perform compound synthesis, purification, and characterization under the direction of senior scientific staff....

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Software Development Engineer in Test - Platform Productization, Core OS

  • Apple Inc.
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Software Development Engineer in Test - Platform Productization, Core OS San Diego, California, United States Software and Services Summary Posted: Mar 27, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20......

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Bioinformatics Scientist - ACTRI - Hybrid

  • UC San Diego Health
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The incumbent serves as a bioinformatics programming professional within the Center for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics (CCBB) at UC San Diego....

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Principal / Senior Scientist, Immunology

  • Janux Therapeutics Inc.
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Janux Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist with demonstrated skills in the field of cancer immunology and/or immune cell biology....

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Senior Scientist

  • BP Energy
  • Nas North Island, CA (20 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nas North Island, CA (20 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Opportunity The Senior Scientist will work with our Synthetic Biology and Process development groups....

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Manufacturing & Process Development Engineer

  • TE Connectivity Corporation
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA
  • 2 days ago

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview Drafter / CNC Programmer...

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Distinguished Scientist, Nonclinical Safety Leader

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

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Senior Scientist - Protein Engineering

  • Illumina
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

or biochemistry; or a PhD in protein engineering or biochemistry without experience; or equivalent work experience in protein engineering or biochemistry....

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Software Development Engineer in Test

  • BayOne Solutions
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job description: The role will test software services to realize true automated application security to protect our customers, our product and our business. Strong technical background and...

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Scientist, On-Market IVD

  • Hologic
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field. M.S. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field. Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field....

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Software Development Engineer Wi-Fi Experience, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Mar 27, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... Join Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate...

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Cellular Plane Development Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Mar 27, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers,...

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Cellular Protocol Development Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Mar 27, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new...

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Software Development Engineer in Test - Charging & Inductive Power, CoreOS

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Mar 16, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... The Core OS Charging & Inductive Power organization is looking for a highly motivated, self-driven, and passionate...

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Sr. Scientist - Energetics Development

  • NES Fircroft
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Scientist, Energetics Development Work Type: Full-Time, Onsite (5 days per week) Sector: Energy, Power, Defense, Aerospace Location: Denver, CO or San Diego, CA NES Fircroft is a leading...

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Demographic Data for El Cajon, CA

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in El Cajon, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.2%
Master's Degree
26.5%
Doctorate Degree
20.3%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
High School or GED
1.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemists in El Cajon, CA
4-6 years
40.0%
2-4 years
25.0%
None
15.0%
1-2 years
10.0%
6-8 years
5.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%