Chemist Jobs in Portola Valley, CA

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Clinical Lab Scientist CLS II

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $65.90 - $84.97 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors...

Clinical Lab Scientist CLS

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $59.20 - $72.61 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors...

Clinical Lab Scientist Lead

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $71.90 - $90.97 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors...

Basic Life Research Scientist (1 Year Fixed Term)

  • El Granada, CA (16 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • El Granada, CA (16 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Cell culture. Mouse handling. Flow-cytometry analysis and sorting. Microscopy, protocol optimization. Novel assay development. Attendance at weekly lab meetings....

Research Scientist

  • Redwood Estates, CA (19 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood Estates, CA (19 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 3 days ago

To oversee lab operations including lab safety maintenance, regulatory and administrative requirements, care of equipment, and supply ordering....

Basic Life Research Scientist (3 Year Fixed Term)

  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago

, molecular biology, structural biology, genetics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience Demonstrated experience with protein purification, nucleic acid biochemistry...

Research Scientist in CRISPR Genomics, Engreitz Lab (2 Year Fixed Term)

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Expert in genomics, molecular biology, assay development, and high-throughput data generation Experience with quantitative data analysis Experience with CRISPR targeting ES/iPS cells and/or single-cell...

Manufacturing Scientist

  • Menlo Park, CA (6 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (6 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Working experience with aseptic cell culture. cGMP clean room experience....

Staff Scientist

  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (16 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 13 days ago

The Pritchard lab in the Genetics Department at Stanford University is seeking a Staff Scientist (Software Developer 2) to conceptualize, develop, supervise, and implement novel computational...

Senior Scientist, Toxicology

  • South San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational...

Process Engineer, MTS

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Title: Process Engineer, MTS Date: Oct 17, 2025 Location: CA, US Work Location Type: On-site Company: QuantumScape Corporation Description: QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage...

Scientist (Materials Analysis, APT) EAG Laboratories

  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees. EAG Laboratories, part of Eurofins, offers advanced...

Polymer Chemist / Scientist I

  • Foster City, CA (13 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Foster City, CA (13 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

We've set our sights on some of the biggest challenges facing biology today....

US_ Scientist I_CO

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Participates in routine lab maintenance, lab safety, ISO, and QSR implementation. May track laboratory inventory (e.g., equipment, supplies, specimens, raw materials, reagents)....

Medical Laboratory Scientist OR MT OR MLT in Ohio

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from Portola Valley, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

New Medical Technologist OR MLS OR MLT Opening at one of Ohio's Top Health Systems! This small hospital offers a comprehensive services including cancer care, emergency care, pulmonary clinic,...

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Salary for Chemist Jobs in Portola Valley, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chemists in Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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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