Chemist Jobs in El Cajon, CA

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TEMP - Scientist, Analytical Chemistry, CMC

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

Who We Are: At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are...

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Applied Sensing & Health AI and Machine Learning Scientist

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Oct 28, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... The Applied Sensing & Health team has built innovative ways for users to improve their health, watch for their lives,...

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Associate Formulations Scientist

  • Eurofins
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Company Description Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading...

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Hazardous Materials Field Technician FLOATER (Insite Chemist) [Class C CDL Preferred]

  • Clean Harbors
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Clean Harbors is looking for a Hazardous Materials Field Technician Floater (Insite Chemist) to join their safety conscious team....

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist Per Diem - 137276

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

Payroll Title: CLIN LAB SCI SPEC PD Department: STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Hiring Pay Scale $73.53 / Hour Worksite: Campus Appointment Type: Per Diem Appointment Percent: 20% Union: HX Contract Total...

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Scientist I, Neuroscience in San Diego

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Implement multiple state-of-the-art techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry, and microscopy to determine drug distribution, efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action....

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Lead Water Resources Policy & Regulatory Compliance Planner/Scientist in San Diego

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Lead Water Resources Engineer/Scientist in San Diego

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Formulation Scientist in San Diego

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements Minimum Qualifications Education: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience...

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Senior Scientist, In Vivo - Cell & Gene Therapy in San Diego

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global...

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Scientist I, Proteomics in San Diego

  • Energy Jobline ZR
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (18 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

of chemical biology, particularly with respect to the interaction of covalent ligands with proteins Experience with standard cell culture techniques to grow and maintain human cell lines and perform...

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Senior EUV Research Scientist

  • Qreer.com
  • 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 EUV Research Scientist, San Diego col-narrow-left Location: San Diego, United States Job Category: Other - col-narrow-right Job Reference: 14738 Job Views: 135 Posted: 23.10.2025 Expiry...

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Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist)

  • Clean Harbors
  • National City, CA (14 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • National City, CA (14 miles from El Cajon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist....

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AI Development Engineer

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

About US TDO Software (a Valsoft company) is a leading provider of specialized dental practice management solutions designed to streamline workflows and enhance patient care. Our comprehensive...

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Staff Power Model Development Engineer

  • ARM Holdings
  • 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 Overview: Are you passionate about shaping the future of chip design? In the Solutions Engineering group at Arm, we offer the outstanding opportunity to join our Power Attainment team in a...

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Demographic Data for El Cajon, CA

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in El Cajon, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chemist positions.

Highest Education Level

Chemists in El Cajon, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.0%
Master's Degree
26.5%
Doctorate Degree
19.5%
Associate's Degree
1.8%
High School or GED
1.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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