Senior Scientist - Surface Chemistry
Roche
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Santa Clara, CA · Posted November 2, 2026
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Where Santa Clara, CA ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for sales pay after cost of living$175k · of 45
- #1Best cities for product pay after cost of living$224k · of 14
- #2Best cities for operations pay after cost of living$173k · of 41
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- #3Best cities for finance pay after cost of living$156k · of 35
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 51 open senior scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $111,000 to $148,000 and the median is $126,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
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About the job
At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted an