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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$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of diagnostics by leading immunoassay development, executing experiments, and collaborating across teams to innovate and optimize processes in a fast-paced lab environment...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the development and execution of clinical study designs, ensuring effective project management and collaboration across teams. Your expertise will drive the success of clinical trials...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$89K - $123K *

Empower product safety through signal management, risk evaluation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and support safety surveillance during all development phases...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K *

Unlock potential by leading cutting-edge research in temperate forest ecology. Collaborate globally to advance understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics while managing independent projects...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $140K *

Innovate and develop multiplex biomarker assays, leveraging expertise in molecular biology and data analysis to translate novel technologies into robust products while maintaining high-quality standar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize advanced molecular and cellular studies, providing scientific leadership in laboratory operations and contributing to impactful research and publications in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $125K *

Transform the future of protein analytics by leveraging your expertise in LC-MS and chromatographic techniques. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive product development and regulatory submissions...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Advance analytical excellence at a leading biopharma firm by leveraging expertise in LC-MS and chromatographic techniques to support protein analytics from development to commercialization...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join us to design and evaluate complex biology problems, enhancing AI systems through rigorous reasoning and collaboration. Contribute your expertise in advanced biology to develop benchmarks and solu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Bring your expertise to advanced biology research by designing complex problems, developing solutions, and evaluating AI models. Collaborate with teams to enhance scientific reasoning and contribute t...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$89K - $166K *

Innovate your career with a key role in lipid nanoparticle synthesis, optimizing formulations for nucleic acid delivery through hands-on laboratory work and collaborative cross-functional efforts to s...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $90K *

Join a team that's advancing stem cell and developmental biology through innovative research and collaboration. Contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of biotechnology and human hea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to discover and optimize biocatalysts for innovative manufacturing processes. Utilize cutting-edge protein engineering and high-throughput screening to enhance enzyme performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques, supporting impactful research through collaboration, data analysis, and innovative solutions in a fast-paced sci...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $222K *

Pioneer innovative robotics solutions by leading technical initiatives in perception, manipulation, and reinforcement learning. Collaborate with a talented team to bridge research and real-world appli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$142K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative generative AI models. Collaborate with experts to enhance algorithms, optimize performance, and drive impactful solutions across products and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$65K - $148K *

Join us to innovate in drug product development and analytical chemistry, utilizing your expertise to enhance drug formulations and ensure quality from early research through commercialization. Collab...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative workflows that enhance sales and customer success. Collaborate with experts to generate scientific content and provide application support, ensuring high-quali...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $115K *

Innovate in a dynamic team by developing and optimizing multiplex proteomic panels and NULISA immunoassays. Drive biomarker discovery and validation while managing complex projects and delivering reli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental compliance and ecological assessments. Collaborate on diverse infrastructure projects while developing expertise in federal and state regulations, contrib...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $192K *

Lead the charge in advancing next-gen cell therapies by optimizing iPSC-to-T cell differentiation protocols, driving mechanistic biology discoveries, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by driving project controls for innovative IVD device development. Leverage your analytical skills to optimize project financials, schedules, and risks while supporting a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $222K *

Transform the landscape of content understanding by leveraging applied machine learning to solve complex challenges, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance creator and viewer experiences through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Champion the assessment and management of fisheries and aquatic ecosystems across Alberta and Western Canada, balancing fieldwork with technical reporting and regulatory support for diverse infrastruc...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Lead innovation in generative video modeling, guiding technical strategy and decision-making while enhancing team output and translating research into actionable, deployable systems for advanced robot...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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