Explore Biologist Jobs Paying $100K or More

Find professional biologist opportunities where scientific expertise can contribute to research, product development, public health, and environmental solutions. Ladders features vetted roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior and specialized positions across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, government, and academia.

What Biologists Do

Biologists study living organisms and biological systems. Depending on their specialty, they may design experiments, analyze samples and data, develop scientific methods, oversee laboratory operations, or translate research findings into practical applications. Experienced biologists may also lead teams, manage research programs, advise stakeholders, and guide regulatory or product decisions.

Biologist Career Paths and Specialties

Biology careers span many disciplines, including molecular and cell biology, microbiology, genetics, bioinformatics, ecology, and marine biology. Employers may seek biologists for roles in research and development, clinical and preclinical research, biomanufacturing, environmental consulting, diagnostics, and scientific operations. Senior titles can include principal scientist, research director, laboratory director, and biology team lead.

Skills and Qualifications

Qualifications vary by role and employer. Many positions require a degree in biology or a related field, while advanced research and leadership roles may call for a master's degree, Ph.D., or relevant professional experience. Commonly valued skills include experimental design, data analysis, laboratory techniques, scientific writing, project leadership, and clear communication. Specialized roles may also require expertise in computational tools, regulatory standards, or a particular biological field.

Find Your Next Biologist Opportunity

Explore biologist jobs on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its specialty, responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation, then focus your search on roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$222K - $278K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, partnering with enterprise accounts to deliver transformative value. Leverage your sales expertise to architect strategic deals and drive growth in a...

Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare by developing and deploying advanced ML models that enhance real-world efficacy. Collaborate with clinical and engineering teams to enable data-driven decision-making and deliver...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Partner with us to transform workflows through innovative AI applications, enhancing both internal operations and user experience. In this high-ownership role, you'll build and evaluate end-to-end sol...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance population health strategies for government programs. This role shapes clinical initiatives and drives cross-functional collaboration, focusing on improving outcomes for...

Santa Fe, NMRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading design, implementation, and optimization of systems. Drive automation, enhance security, and mentor junior staff while collaborating on strateg...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead clinical trials by providing medical oversight and expertise, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards while managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships for successfu...

San Diego, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $138K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing clinical trial activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while fostering quality and continuous improvement across multiple sites in the...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Develop and lead regional strategies to drive product launch success, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Build a high-performing team, foster customer relationships, and execute data-driven deci...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$223K - $313K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leveraging your clinical expertise to review Medicare drug appeals, ensuring compliance and optimal value-based care through collaboration and analysis of complex cas...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance molecular design and drug discovery by leveraging computational chemistry and AI/ML technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative models and workflows that enhan...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $408K *

Lead the charge in medical management and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal care delivery and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance utilization management and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, driving innovation in analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage teams, ensuring successful deployment of SAP...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$238K - $280K *

Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive SAP Analytics strategy and implementation, leading teams in deploying solutions across SAP Analytics Cloud, BW, and S/4HANA. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and manage analytic...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the landscape of healthcare services by leading a national team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance while enhancing patient admissions and marketing efforts across divers...

Concord, NHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $187K *

Lead patient education and support initiatives for individuals affected by generalized Myasthenia Gravis. Collaborate with caregivers and healthcare teams to enhance treatment coordination and empower...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Join us to investigate and resolve platform issues, ensuring quality across campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, automate checks, and maintain high standards in a f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Champion supply chain strategy and execution for clinical operations, ensuring timely, compliant delivery of materials for global oncology trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage ris...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by driving awareness and utilization of an AI-powered prognostic assay in oncology. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance clinical workflows and ensure optimal tr...

South Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Transform provider engagement by leading peer-to-peer conversations and ensuring clinical governance. Leverage your medical expertise to enhance patient safety and optimize drug strategies while repre...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $168K *

Drive growth and market success by building relationships with healthcare professionals, managing sales strategies, and educating key stakeholders on product benefits in a focused geographic territory...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    Biologist opportunities may include research and development, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, bioinformatics, clinical research, environmental science, and scientific leadership roles. Available titles and specialties vary by employer and listing.

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    Some experienced, specialized, and leadership biologist positions offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as specialty, qualifications, seniority, employer, and location.

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    Requirements differ by position. Many jobs call for a biology or related degree and relevant laboratory or research experience. Advanced or leadership roles may require graduate education, specialized expertise, or a record of managing research projects or teams.

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    Biologists work in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, healthcare and diagnostics, universities and research institutes, government agencies, and environmental organizations, among other settings.

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