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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$118K - $125K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic SOC team, mentoring analysts, and managing complex security incidents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations and protect top organizati...

Tampa, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Inspire change as you conduct assessments and develop ABA treatment plans, guiding behavior technicians and collaborating with families to enhance clinical outcomes in a fully remote setting...

Carrollton, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Help us drive business development in oncology by leading strategic partnerships and optimizing resources to enhance clinical outcomes and market potential for our innovative diagnostic and therapeuti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving business development across a diverse portfolio, managing accounts, generating leads, and closing sales. You'll engage with clients to deliver customized solutions while ach...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Delivery Manager, overseeing AI-driven project delivery across diverse digital platforms. Ensure timely, high-quality outputs while leveraging innovative technolog...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $168K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive product growth and education. Manage relationships and execute sales strategies within your territory, ensuring compliance and ethical standards while col...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $310K *

Shape the future of global employment law by providing strategic counsel to HR and Talent teams. Guide regulatory compliance, develop jurisdiction-specific policies, and manage employment disputes whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior CRA, ensuring high-quality clinical studies through expert oversight, proactive monitoring, and strong partnerships with sites and sponsors. Your leadership will drive...

Kansas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $226K *

Lead the AI enablement initiative, crafting tools and workflows to empower engineers across the organization, enhancing productivity and safety through innovative AI technologies and practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $242K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical operations by leading program strategies, ensuring high-quality execution of clinical studies, and collaborating with global partners to drive innovation and eff...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition of a GCP platform to AWS, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Leverage your AWS expertise to design secure, scalable solutions while mentori...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $150K *

Lead the charge in ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards and cGMPs. Oversee material lifecycle management and drive continuous improvement initiatives to support commercial and clinical...

Indianapolis, INRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing inspections, compliance, and documentation processes. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure adherence to standards and enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $192K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships in healthcare. As a trusted advisor, you'll guide clients through workflows, drive feature adoption, and develop strategic plans to maxim...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving BioPharma partnership success through innovative liquid biopsy solutions, enhancing clinical trial designs, and fostering key relationships in oncology precision medicine...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

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Marietta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as an AI Engineer, driving innovative AI solutions from concept to reliable implementation. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in a...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading the design and integration of marine vessels. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and quality in hull structure, propulsion, and auxiliary systems, wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $155K *

Lead the charge in defining and optimizing global ICSR processes, ensuring compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety standards and drive contin...

Research Triangle Park, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $230K *

Unlock your potential by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance patient access and exceed performance g...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $210K *

Transform the future of materials science by developing cutting-edge machine learning models. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI capabilities, improve interpretability, and drive innovation in mat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate the future of cancer detection by building strategic partnerships with healthcare leaders. Drive the adoption of cutting-edge multi-cancer early detection programs while collaborating across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform our GPU infrastructure into a seamless, self-serve platform for researchers and engineers, ensuring efficient job scheduling, robust reliability, and consistent performance across multiple c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Unlock your potential by building advanced entity matching solutions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring transparency and accuracy in every...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of biologist jobs are available on Ladders?question toggle

    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.

  • Do biologist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    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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