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RESEARCH SCIENTIST SPECIALIST

Tampa, FL · On-site

$81K - $105K/yr

The Research Scientist Specialist will perform cell sorting, analytic flow cytometry and imaging cytometry and will help supervise junior members of the Core. This position involves training users in ...

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How much do specialist scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for specialist scientist in the United States is $111,343.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a specialist scientist?

Specialist Scientists are experts in a specific field of science who conduct research, analyze data, and develop solutions to complex scientific problems. They often work in laboratories, research institutions, or industry, focusing on advancing knowledge within their specialization, such as biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science. Their role may involve designing experiments, publishing findings, and contributing to scientific innovation. Specialist Scientists may also mentor junior staff and collaborate with other professionals to achieve research objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a specialist scientist?

To thrive as a Specialist Scientist, you need deep expertise in your chosen scientific discipline, a relevant advanced degree (usually a PhD), and a strong background in experimental design and data analysis. Proficiency with specialized laboratory equipment, statistical software, and industry-standard research tools is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help distinguish exceptional candidates in this field. These competencies are crucial for driving innovation, ensuring research accuracy, and contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

How do specialist scientists typically collaborate with cross-functional teams in research projects?

Specialist Scientists often work closely with cross-functional teams that may include engineers, data analysts, project managers, and quality assurance professionals. Collaboration usually involves sharing technical expertise, interpreting experimental data, and jointly developing research strategies to achieve project goals. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as Specialist Scientists must translate complex scientific findings into actionable insights for colleagues from non-scientific backgrounds. This collaborative environment not only enhances the quality of research but also fosters professional growth through exposure to diverse perspectives.

What is the difference between Specialist Scientist vs Research Scientist?

AspectSpecialist ScientistResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's or PhD), specialized certificationsTypically a Master's or PhD, focus on research skills
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, industry settings, focused on specific scientific areasResearch labs, academic institutions, broad research projects
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceuticals, biotech, manufacturing, industry-specific researchUniversities, research institutes, government agencies

Specialist Scientists focus on specific scientific areas within industry settings, often requiring specialized certifications. Research Scientists conduct broader research, often in academic or government labs. Both roles require advanced degrees but differ in scope and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Specialist Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,343 per year, or $53.5 per hour.

Technical Specialist/Scientist 3

AllSTEM Connections

Rosemead, CA • On-site

$33K - $97K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Technical Specialist / Scientist III (IVR & IVA Migration Specialist)
Role Overview
We are seeking an analytical, technical, and detail-oriented Technical Specialist / Scientist III to lead the discovery, configuration analysis, telephony design, and migration of customer journeys from legacy IVR platforms to modern Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA) solutions. In this role, you will dissect existing call flows, prompts, integrations, and routing logic, translating approved requirements into platform-specific configurations and robust migration plans.
This is a specialized, hands-on technical role focused entirely on platform architecture, data dependencies, and system migration rather than product management or copywriting. You will analyze undocumented legacy behavior, define routing treatments, execute platform testing, and support seamless cutovers and stabilization. If you excel at untangling complex voice application logic and driving enterprise contact center modernization, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Discovery & Call Flow Analysis
• Legacy Assessment: Analyze and document existing enterprise IVR applications, call flows, routing rules, transfers, prompts, variables, integrations, and error-handling mechanisms.
• Logic Mapping: Identify embedded legacy logic, undocumented platform behaviors, technical constraints, and data dependencies.
• Migration Mapping: Create detailed IVR-to-IVA migration mappings, providing technical recommendations for the retention, redesign, consolidation, or retirement of legacy functionality.
Configuration & Telephony Engineering
• Platform Configuration: Define and implement platform-specific configuration requirements, routing treatments, session variables, and operational controls within target IVA environments.
• Telephony Integration: Analyze and configure telephony, queueing, transfer, and contact-center integration protocols (including DTMF, speech recognition, no-input/no-match parameters, and fallback behaviors).
• Data & API Connections: Design and validate relational data mappings and API integrations connecting voice platforms to backend enterprise databases and customer service systems.
Testing, Cutover & Stabilization
• Technical Execution: Develop and execute platform-focused testing plans; troubleshoot complex routing, configuration, data, and integration issues across layers.
• Migration Support: Support deployment activities, production cutovers, rollback procedures, system stabilization, and post-migration technical validation.
• Documentation: Produce clear platform documentation, support runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and technical knowledge-transfer materials.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience Baseline: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on professional experience with enterprise IVR, IVA, voice self-service, or contact-center platforms.
• Migration Expertise: Proven experience migrating deterministic legacy IVR journeys to modern NLU, conversational AI, or agentic IVA platforms.
• Technical Mastery:
oDemonstrated capability in analyzing, troubleshooting, and configuring complex IVR call flows.
oStrong understanding of telephony architectures, routing, queues, transfers, DTMF, speech recognition, and fallback states.
oWorking knowledge of relational databases, data mappings, REST APIs, and enterprise middleware integrations.
oDirect experience supporting platform modernization, system replacement, cutover planning, and production stabilization.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical and debugging skills across telephony and platform layers; exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional product, engineering, and operational stakeholders.
Preferred Attributes
• Familiarity with CRM, authentication, billing, payment processing, or operational service-order integrations.
• Experience working within regulated or high-availability enterprise customer service environments.
• Collaboration experience working alongside third-party implementation vendors and distributed technical teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Nichols
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA