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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Science and Research? There are 398 jobs in Science and Research category. Average salaries can vary and range from $41,056 to $394,405. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from March 26, 2024.

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Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer I

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer II

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer III

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Optical Design Engineer IV

Designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Entry Physicist

Researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. Devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Intermediate Physicist

Researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. Devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Senior Physicist

Researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. Devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Process Research Director | Manufacturing Process Optimization Manager | Manufacturing Process Research/Improvement Director

Manages the design and implementation of manufacturing processes. Researches and develops methods to increase productivity, decrease costs, maintain quality and consistency in current products, and discover new products. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Prov... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Manufacturing Process Optimization Manager | Manufacturing Process Research/Improvement Director | Process Development Manager

Manages the design and implementation of manufacturing processes. Researches and develops methods to increase productivity, decrease costs, maintain quality and consistency in current products, and discover new products. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Prov... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Product Complaint Specialist I | Product Monitoring Specialist I | Product Quality and Compliance Specialist I

Manages the intake, triage, investigation, and reporting of product complaints. Communicates with the complainant to gather the needed information for the investigation. Assigns appropriate risk classification after review of all relevant case information and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. Analyzes data and provides recommendations and solutions based on the investigation's findings.... View job details

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