Science jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Physical Science/Chemistry Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

$67.00 hourly

Kern Community College District Bakersfield, CA

Basic Function Please Note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $66.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office. Representative Duties This is for an...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Short Term - Laboratory Technician I

$24.36 hourly

Kern Community College District Bakersfield, CA

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory. Representative Duties Perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory; prepare various solutions for laboratory activities; assemble and install new equipment; assure efficient laboratory operations. Assist faculty and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting; prepare and issue instructional materials and equipment for classroom demonstrations; maintain computerized records of materials and equipment utilized by students. Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; control and maintain hazardous waste materials produced during laboratory experiments; arrange for proper disposal of hazardous waste materials. Order, receive and store supplies,...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Education Data Scientist

$7,636 - $10,789 yearly

Kern Community College District Bakersfield, CA

Basic Function Reporting to the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, the Education Data Scientist uses their experience in institutional research and higher education in combination with their data scientist skillset to support the institutional research in developing insights and tools that increase student success. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Education Data Scientist analyzes large amounts of raw information to find patterns that will help improve operations and student success. Responsibilities include analysis of current and historical data on students, staff, departmental workload, enrollment, retention, and graduation. The Education Data Scientist executes strategic, innovative data driven analyses that provide valuable insight, working closely with other members of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness in gathering, analyzing, and reporting data. The EDS supports the development of dashboards, data visualizations, and automated reports and...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Chemistry Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool (PC)

$67.00 hourly

Kern Community College District Porterville, CA

Basic Function Please Note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $66.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Master's in chemistry OR Bachelor's in...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Chemistry Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

$67.00 hourly

Kern Community College District Tehachapi, CA

Basic Function Please Note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office. Representative Duties The successful...

Aug 27, 2026

Part time

Chemistry Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

$38.30 - $61.78 hourly

State Center Community College District Reedley, CA

Essential Functions of Position The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of fall 2017, we currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 2% are multiracial. RC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves. Providing instruction in Chemistry in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for: Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in...

Aug 27, 2026

Part time

Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

$38.67 - $61.78 hourly

State Center Community College District Fresno, CA

Essential Functions of Position Teaching both lecture and laboratory classes in introductory, general and organic chemistry; Assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; and Communicating effectively with students and staff. Teaching assignments may include a variety of instructional settings and times, including evenings and weekends. Salary and Benefits Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours. Selection Procedure The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview. Qualifications Master's in chemistry; OR Bachelor's in chemistry or biochemistry and master's in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry; OR A valid California Community College Credential; OR The equivalent education and/or experience...

Aug 27, 2026

Part time

Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Clovis Community College

State Center Community College District Clovis, CA

Essential Functions of Position At Clovis Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference; Supports institutional...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

Hydraulics Practice Lead - Dams and Levees- Los Angeles

$156,115 - $271,495 yearly

Geosyntec Los Angeles, CA

Hydraulics Practice Lead - Dams and Levees Primary LocationUS-CA-Los Angeles ID2026-4292 Category Dams & Levees Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No Additional Location US-CO-Greenwood Village Additional Location US-CA-Davis Overview Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics Practice Lead - Dams and Levees for our growing practice in Los Angeles, CA, Davis, CA , or Denver, CO or any of our other Geosyntec offices throughout the U.S. This position may offer the flexibility to work a hybrid or fully remote schedule at the discretion of the company. This position will provide key leadership and build out our hydraulic engineering capabilities, leveraging existing staff resources and collaborating...

Aug 27, 2026

Part time

Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

State Center Community College District Madera, CA

Essential Functions of Position At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference; Supports institutional...

Aug 12, 2026

Full time

Food Scientist - Madera

$90,000 - $105,000 yearly

Calbee Madera, CA

Job Description Posted Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM Position Summary: The Food Scientist at Calbee America is responsible for leading product development initiatives across our branded portfolio — including Harvest Snaps (Extruded) and Asian-Style Chips (Potato Chips) — as well as our Co-Manufacturing (OEM) and Private Label (PB) businesses. This role drives innovation through new product development, quality improvements, and cost-saving initiatives while conducting technical research, collaborating with third-party partners, and providing critical support for commercialization and plant trials. The Food Scientist ensures product integrity from concept through commercialization, develops and refines raw material specifications, and maintains accuracy in Bill of Materials (BOMs) and related documentation. They will work cross-functionally...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

CleanPack Chemist *CDL school sponsorship

$19.00 - $22.00 hourly

Clean Harbors Compton, CA

Packing haz waste on customer sites M-F 5AM-5PM CDL school sponsorship A lot of OT & GL Clean Harbors in Rancho Dominguez, CA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily . The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Chemistry Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - IWV

$67.00 hourly

Kern Community College District Ridgecrest, CA

Basic Function Please Note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office. Representative Duties The successful...

Aug 27, 2026

Part time

Chemistry Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College at Oakhurst

State Center Community College District Oakhurst, CA

Essential Functions of Position At Madera Community College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded leader committed to student success achieved through collaboration with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference; Supports institutional...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

CleanPack Chemist (CDL) *Class B CDL $5K sign on bonus

$25.00 - $27.00 hourly

Clean Harbors Riverside, CA

5AM start time- 10-12 hr days A lot of GL Class B MUST have Hazmat endorsement, tanker can be obtained upon hire A lot of OT $5K Sign on bonus Home every night- occasional weekend work Clean Harbors in Riverside, CA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily . The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the...

Aug 26, 2026

Full time

Sr Data Scientist - Global Supply Chain and Logistics

$118,000 - $211,000 yearly

Target Sunnyvale, CA

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond. JOIN TARGET AS SR DATA SCIENTIST – GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life...

Aug 26, 2026

Full time

Sr Data Scientist - Supply Chain Optimization (Middle Mile)

$98,000 - $211,000 yearly

Target Sunnyvale, CA

This is a regional posting. The location shown is the primary site; it also covers Brooklyn Park, MN. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond. JOIN TARGET AS SR DATA SCIENTIST – SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION About us: Working at...

Aug 26, 2026

Per diem

Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Per Diem - Blood Bank

$70.43 hourly

County of Riverside Moreno Valley, CA

ABOUT THE POSITION Riverside University Health System is seeking a Per Diem - Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Laboratory of the Medical Center, located in Moreno Valley, CA. Ideal candidates will bring significant understanding of and experience with blood bank/hematology testing and instrumentation , and have strong knowledge of quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory regulations (CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA). They will have the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy laboratory environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Please ensure your resume reflects your experience with Blood Bank in detail. Shifts will generally be 3pm-11:30pm and 11:00pm - 7:30 am, with every other weekend (required), along with holidays and other shift coverage as needed. A valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (MTA) is required. Meet the Team! At Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a...

18 jobs found in Santa Maria, CA