Chemist Jobs in San Jose, CA (2,850)
Experienced Analytical Chemist
Lab Support
Chemist / Senior Chemist - Analytical Method Development
Chemist / Senior Chemist - Analytical Method Development
Chemist II/III
Chemist II/III
Chemist, GMP Production
Polymer Chemist
Receiving Chemist I
Junior Chemist
Chemist III
Chemist/Polymer Scientist (Ph.D.)
Chemistry Lab Analyst (ICP-MS)
Chemistry Teacher - Middle School
Principal Analytical Chemist
Chemist II/III
Principal Analytical Chemist (Milpitas, CA)
Environmental Chemist/Scientist
Chemist
Chemist or Process Engineer
Quality Control Chemist
Chemist - New College Graduate
Associate Director of Medicinal Chemistry
Chemistry Lab Technician
Materials Science Ai Engineer
AI Scientist/Engineer
Materials & Production Process Lead
Materials Science Ai Engineer
Research Scientist Graduate (TikTok Recommendation-Large Recommender Models) - 2026 Start (PhD)
Bioanalytical Chemist
Chemist 2
Chemistry Teacher - Middle School
Sr. Program Manager
Account Manager - Bay Area
Chemist Salary in San Jose
Chemists working in San Jose, CA make an average annual salary of $62K and a maximum annual salary of around $103K.
Job Description
Working as a Chemist in San Jose, CA
There are 2,850 Chemist opportunities available in San Jose, CA all with unique requirements.
Chemist job duties vary according to specific duty assignments; however, they typically review technical documents, gather information and samples from distributors and manufacturers, test materials or goods for purity, safety, and quality standards, report findings to supervisors, and provide recommendations aimed at improving product quality or performance. Key responsibilities include developing new items using formulas and theories to understand chemical interactions within molecules. Chemists typically must acquire a comprehensive understanding of chemicals' physical properties to test and measure them accurately using electronic equipment such as microscopes and instruments that measure surface tension.
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Chemists in San Jose, CA Resume Data
Average Experience for Chemists in San Jose, CA
- More than 10 years: 60%
- 6-10 years: 22%
- 3-5 years: 15%
- 1-2 years: 3%
- Less than 1 year: 0%
Educational Background for Chemists in San Jose, CA
- Bachelors: 46%
- Masters: 28%
- Doctorate: 21%
- Associates: 3%
- Diploma: 2%
Top Skill for Chemists in San Jose, CA
- Analyzing data: 21%
- Attention to detail: 15%
- Work style: Reliability: 10%
- Research: 10%
- Customer focus & orientation: 8%
- Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel: 8%
- Mechanical knowledge: 8%
- Work style: Conscientiousness: 8%
- Workplace safety: 6%
- Creating presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint: 4%
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