Explore Chemist Jobs Paying $100K or More

Find chemist jobs for experienced professionals on Ladders. Explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, materials science, manufacturing, and research. Whether you specialize in analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, formulation, or process development, discover roles where your scientific expertise can make an impact.

What Chemists Do

Chemists study the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. Depending on their specialty and industry, they may design experiments, develop and test products, analyze samples, improve manufacturing processes, or translate research findings into practical applications. Senior chemists often lead projects, guide laboratory teams, interpret complex data, and collaborate with colleagues in engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, and product development.

Common Chemist Specialties

Chemistry careers span a wide range of disciplines. Common specialties include analytical chemistry, organic and medicinal chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer and materials chemistry, and biochemistry. Job titles may include senior chemist, research chemist, analytical chemist, medicinal chemist, formulation scientist, and principal scientist. The responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer, field, and level of seniority.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a strong foundation in chemistry, hands-on laboratory experience, and the ability to plan experiments and communicate results. Depending on the role, useful skills may include spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, method development, chemical synthesis, statistical analysis, and laboratory safety. Advanced positions may require a master’s degree or PhD, a record of research, specialized technical expertise, or experience leading teams and projects.

Industries That Hire Chemists

Chemists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, chemical manufacturers, consumer goods, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and academic or nonprofit research. Opportunities may focus on discovering new compounds, improving product performance, ensuring quality, supporting regulatory requirements, or scaling processes from the laboratory to production.

Find Your Next Chemist Role

Browse chemist jobs on Ladders to find opportunities suited to your experience and career goals. Review job requirements, compare roles by specialty and seniority, and explore vetted professional positions that meet Ladders’ $100,000-or-more salary focus.

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$100K - $125K *

Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $150K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading client engagements with real-world data. Drive business development and project delivery while building long-term client relationships in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $130K *

Support evidence-based drug management by evaluating therapy requests, collaborating with clinical teams, and presenting data to stakeholders. Thrive in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment with occ...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing pivotal technical support to enhance global consumer product services. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Champion effective publication strategies and lead scientific communication initiatives, acting as a strategic partner to clients and teams. Navigate complex medical affairs content to drive impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Lead drug substance activities in process chemistry, driving projects from early to late phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful manufacturing and regulatory submissions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical strategies for drug development, ensuring robust quality control throughout product lifecycle. Collaborate with partners to deliver exceptional insights that dri...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $160K *

Innovate patient care by providing clinical medication management in collaboration with a primary care team. Enhance health outcomes through evidence-based strategies and exceptional service, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $110K *

Develop engaging, platform-native content that connects healthcare insights with audiences. Collaborate with teams to create innovative social media strategies, transforming complex information into r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients to enhance their social media strategies using healthcare insights, data-driven execution, and creative content development for multi-channel success. This role demands a proa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform complex clinical data into compelling copy that resonates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful healthcare campaigns, ensuring accuracy and brand voice across diverse...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to own product design and user experience for an enterprise healthcare platform, creating intuitive interfaces that simplify complex workflows while collaborating closely with prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert consulting in non-metallic materials engineering. You'll support global chemical operations, lead projects, and ensure safety while delivering technica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $159K *

Transform regulatory strategies by providing CMC expertise to support product development and compliance in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, ensuring quality and adherence to global standards thr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $195K *

Elevate healthcare marketing by transforming complex science into impactful strategies. Lead multidisciplinary teams to inspire creativity, drive behavior change, and build trusted client relationship...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower decision-making by utilizing data-driven insights to enhance operations, supporting growth through statistical modeling and AI techniques while maintaining compliance in a complex regulatory e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing machine-learning solutions for biological datasets, integrating protein structures with phenotypic data, and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders. Drive innova...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $269K *

Transform your career by architecting scalable systems in a dynamic engineering environment. As a technical leader, you will guide innovative solutions across multiple teams, ensuring high-performance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geochemistry by providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships across North America in mining and environmental projects...

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1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $115K *

Transform healthcare project execution by leading integrated initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions across diverse channels while managing project...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare through creativity and strategy. As an Account Supervisor, you'll lead client projects, foster relationships, and mentor junior staff, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality scientific content that enhances medical education and patient outcomes, collaborating with cross-functional teams while managing multiple complex projects a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $290K *

Champion growth by developing best-in-class business practices, leading a high-performing new business team, managing pipeline opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships with leadership to dr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's passionate about transforming complex scientific data into engaging communications. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver high-quality medical content and strategies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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    Chemists are employed in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, materials science, consumer products, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and research organizations.

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