Careers in Science

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Looking for an entry level job or internship in science? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Science Careers

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Do you like science? You have many career opportunities ahead of you, depending on what area of science you’re interested in. A few things you can pursue independent of your specific science interest include:

You can also check out our biology, chemistry, and physics guides for more opportunities.

You’ll need a bachelor’s degree in a science field for most of these positions. Some coursework in other sciences, math, and computer science will help as well. If you’re interested in an advanced research position, you’ll probably need an advanced degree.


Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Science

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Sartori - Sartori is a Plymouth, WI based “fourth-generation family owned and operated” cheese company that is known for its high quality Italian cheeses.

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FIRST - FIRST is a Manchester, NH based non-profit that uses robotics to create "a world where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.”

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Reasoning Mind - Reasoning Mind is a Houston, TX based non-profit that uses web technology to help kids learn math, and they're hiring lots of new grads.

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The Tech Museum of Innovation - The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA is a "hands-on technology and science museum for people of all ages and backgrounds."

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TED - TED is a New York, NY based non-profit “devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.” They produce conferences across the world, and publish videos of the best online.

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation - Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is a Wynnewood, PA based non-profit that has raised millions of dollars to find cures for pediatric cancers.

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No current job openings.

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Advantage Business Media - Advantage Business Media is a Rockaway, NJ based “digital business-to-business information company” that “has successfully transitioned" from print to digital.

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Gooru - Gooru is a Palo Alto, CA based non-profit that is “organizing free, online education resources into searchable collections" available online.

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Teton Science Schools - Teton Science Schools is based in Jackson, WY based and has “been educating, training, and inspiring students about the natural world” since 1967.

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Neomend - Neomend is an Irvine, CA based company that is innovating in the surgical sealants space with their Progel technology platform.

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Exploratorium - The Exploratorium is a San Francisco, CA museum that focuses on art, science, and human perception, and they have some great job opportunities.

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NatureBridge - NatureBridge is a non-profit that has introduced “1 million young people to the wonder and science of nature in the world’s best classrooms—our national parks.”

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Job TitleLocation
VP DevelopmentSan Francisco, CA
Vice President of DevelopmentSan Francisco, CA
Part-Time Seasonal Conference Host/NaturalistSan Francisco Bay Area, CA
Retail CoordinatorYosemite National Park, CA
Field Safety OfficerYosemite National Park, CA
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American Institute of Physics - The American Institute of Physics is a non-profit that promotes “the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics," and they're hiring.

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National Marine Sanctuary Foundation - The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation works with NOAA to protect and support the U.S. national marine sanctuaries, and they're hiring.

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No current job openings.

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Solazyme - Solazyme is a San Francisco, CA based company that synthesizes oil from algae, and they have some great job opportunities for new grads.

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Lumosity - Lumosity is a San Francisco, CA based company that helps people improve their mental acuity, and they're hiring for a number of positions.

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Job TitleLocation
Copywriter (Product)San Francisco, CA
Game DesignerSan Francisco, CA
UX DesignerSan Francisco, CA
Senior Product ManagerSan Francisco, CA
Senior Product Manager, MobileSan Francisco, CA
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4-H - 4-H is a Chevy Chase, MD based non-profit that "empowers youth to reach their full potential," and they have some great looking job opportunities.

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littleBits - littleBits is a NYC based company that makes "a growing library of pre-assembled circuits that snap together with tiny magnets," and they're hiring.

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Liquidia Technologies - Liquidia Technolgoies is a Research Triangle Park, NC based biotech company that has some great entry level job opportunities.

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Job TitleLocation
General ApplicationsResearch Triangle Park, NC
NANOPARTICLE FABRICATION INTERNSHIP YEAR ROUND OPENINGSResearch Triangle Park, NC
ANALYTICAL LAB INTERNSHIP (FULL-TIME)Research Triangle Park, NC
ANALYTICAL SCIENTIST (CONTRACT POSITION)Research Triangle Park, NC
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Chemical Heritage Foundation - The Chemical Heritage Foundation is all about fostering "an understanding of chemistry’s impact on society," and they offer some exciting job opportunities.

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research - If you’re all about atmosphere, then you should take a look at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's job opportunities.

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DNAnexus - If you're interested in the intersection of computing technology and genetics, you have to take a look at DNAnexus and their career opportunities.

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Job TitleLocation
Product Marketing ManagerMountain View, CA
Enterprise Sr. Account ExecutiveMountain View, CA
ControllerMountain View, CA
Product ManagerMountain View, CA
Systems EngineerMountain View, CA
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OpGen - If you are interested in genetics and the science behind Optical Mapping, then you may want to consider check out Jobs at OpGen.

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Job TitleLocation
Field Applications ScientistGaithersburg, MD
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Union of Concerned Scientists - If you want a closer look at the kind of work that the Union of Concerned Scientists does, look at their history of accomplishments and then their Jobs page.

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