STEM Specialist - Quantitative Analysis

Obsidian; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to support analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks. Open to students, graduates, and professionals comfortable with quantitative reasoning and scientific concepts.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree (or are pursuing one) with 1+ year of relevant experience and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one).
• 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry).
• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical and modeling tasks.
• Apply quantitative reasoning to interdisciplinary problems.
• Communicate solutions clearly.

Skills

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biology

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to support a range of analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks. This role is open to students, graduates, and professionals who are comfortable working with quantitative reasoning and scientific concepts.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Strong foundation in one or more domains: physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology

• Ability to analyze problems and apply structured reasoning

• Familiarity with quantitative methods, modeling, or data analysis (as applicable)

• Comfort working on open-ended or interdisciplinary problems

• Clear and concise communication of solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)

• 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry)

• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs