How much does a Science Engineer make in Newark, NJ? The average Science Engineer salary in Newark, NJ is $131,463 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $116,248 and $148,361. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Science Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $102,395 Newark,NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $116,248 Newark,NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $131,463 Newark,NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $148,361 Newark,NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $163,745 Newark,NJ March 26, 2024
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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom - Bridgewater , NJ
Kelly Engineering is looking for a DIRECT HIRE - Senior Optical Scientist/Engineer with a focus on spectroscopic methods, tools, and instrumentation. The Senior Optical Scientist position is intended for an individual who is interested in supporting and leading programs devoted to the design, development, and use of free-space photonics. This person will be leading research and design applying strong experimental skills and working with leading technology from concept to prototype. As a Senior Optical Engineer, the responsibilities will include the design, development and optimization of cutting-edge optical systems with a focus on free-space optical technologies and spectral analysis techniques. This expertise will lead to the advancement of our products and services in the fields of optical communication and spectroscopy. Location: Bridgewater, NJ Compensation: $180,000 - $220,000+ Depending on Experience - Eligible for sign-on bonus Relocation: Full relocation – very generous packag
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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom - Piscataway , NJ
Kelly Science is seeking a Principal R&D Scientist for growing company located in Piscataway, NJ. Salary: $116,000-145,000/year based upon experience Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire Summary: As the Principal R&D Scientist, you will be responsible for developing new products, material testing strategies/protocols, formulations and modifying/optimizing existing products. During the process of new product development and creating technology roadmaps and strategies, you will be working closely with other scientists, product managers, application and marketing managers. Job duties include: Driving innovation through the development of new adhesive technologies, processes, and products. Serving as the technical lead for adhesive development projects, guiding the team through the research, development, and testing phases. Developing an in-depth understanding of the patent and literature for new resin systems, chemistry, and polymers across related
- 1 day ago
Kelly Science Engineering Technology & Telecom - Mahwah , NJ
Manufacturing Engineer Location: (ONSITE) - Mahwah, New Jersey (07430) Duration: 12+ month contract - (Opportunity for contract extension) Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY) Job Summary: Provides engineering support to the Product Transfer team, which executes Manufacturing Transfers and critical supply continuity projects. Supports PPAP and associated activities with new or existing suppliers. This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgment in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. Required: BS Degree in Engineering 4+ years of experience in medical devices or other similar highly regulated industries is required. Possesses very good communication skills and actively develops relationships with key stakeholders. Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the United States with current employment authorization documents. Important information To be immediately considered, please send an updated ve
- 1 day ago
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom - Plainsboro , NJ
JOB TITLE: Analyst – Commercial Insights & Analytics – Rare Disease LOCATION: Plainsboro, NJ hybrid (2-3 days in-office per week) DURATION: 6 months with potential to extend SCHEDULE: 9 to 5pm EST TIME TOP MUST HAVES: 1. Experience with Tableau 2. Ability to present data with meaningful insight. 3. Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. PURPOSE Provide analytical and reporting support to CI&A Rare Disease team managing day to day data handling activities, ad-hoc analysis and data requests and reporting activities of assigned departments. RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Commercial Insights & Analytics leader supporting Rare Disease business. Internal relationships include close interactions with CI&A Rare Disease team, cross functional colleagues in other Commercial Insights & Analytics groups like Data Strategy and Advanced Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Medical, Market Access as well as global partners. External relationships include interactions with external data part
- 1 day ago
Abacus Group, LLC - New York , NY
Want to work for an awesome advertising company that is helping brands maximize their business growth? Our client is looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join their team. You will take the lead in developing and fine-tuning their predictive ML models. The role is hybrid on-site 3 days a week and 2 days remote. Their office is in Long Island City, NY. Comp is anywhere between $170-190K base + bonus. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ML Model Development Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform model development and optimization Feature Engineering Model Evaluation Deployment and Integration: Deploy models and integrate them into our products through APIs Research and Innovation Requirements Proven experience as a Data Scientist with a track record of developing and deploying predictive ML models Expertise in machine learning techniques, classification, clustering, and deep learning Proficiency in data manipulatio
- 2 days ago
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom - Mahwah , NJ
Manufacturing Engineer Location: (ONSITE) - Mahwah, New Jersey (07430) Duration: 12+ month contract - (Opportunity for contract extension) Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY) Job Summary: Provides engineering support to the Product Transfer team, which executes Manufacturing Transfers and critical supply continuity projects. Supports PPAP and associated activities with new or existing suppliers. This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgment in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. Required: BS Degree in Engineering 4+ years of experience in medical devices or other similar highly regulated industries is required. Possesses very good communication skills and actively develops relationships with key stakeholders. Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the United States with current employment authorization documents. Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated v
- 4 days ago

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  1. This Job:

    Science Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Research and Development Manager

    5 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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