Explore Chemist Jobs

Discover chemist opportunities that match your expertise and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including positions across research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, materials science, and chemical manufacturing.

What Chemists Do

Chemists study the composition, properties, and reactions of matter. Depending on their specialty, they may design experiments, develop and test products, analyze samples, interpret data, oversee laboratory operations, or help scale chemical processes for production. Many roles also involve documenting results, maintaining quality standards, and collaborating with scientists, engineers, and business teams.

Common Chemist Specialties

Career paths can include analytical, organic, medicinal, inorganic, physical, polymer, environmental, and process chemistry. Chemists also work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, materials development, energy, consumer products, food science, and chemical manufacturing. Senior opportunities may include roles such as principal scientist, research director, laboratory manager, or process development leader.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in chemistry or a related discipline, with advanced degrees often preferred for research-intensive or leadership positions. Relevant experience may include laboratory methods, instrumentation, experimental design, data analysis, regulatory or quality systems, and technical communication. The qualifications vary by employer, specialty, and level of responsibility.

Find Chemist Roles on Ladders

Browse vetted chemist openings paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities by specialty, seniority, and employer. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify roles aligned with your experience and next career move.

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$110K - $160K *

Drive the commercial operations function to optimize performance, enhance revenue systems, and execute data-driven initiatives. Lead cross-functional growth efforts while ensuring accurate forecasting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate market presence by driving adoption of innovative cardiac imaging solutions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, achieve sales targets, and optimize business str...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform the landscape of biostatistics by leading project teams, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior statisticians while delivering high-quality statistical analyses and documentation...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at expanding our portfolio by driving revenue and managing private label accounts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative, customer-centric solutions t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $101K *

Grow your career with us as a Field Application Scientist, driving technical excellence and customer success through training, pre-sales support, and application expertise in forensic DNA workflows ac...

Nevada, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll leverage your clinical expertise to enhance drug eligibility assessments and contribute to drug management strategies in a supportive, non-traditional clinical environ...

Edmonton, ABRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$263K - $325K *

Advance your career by building and leading the pharmacovigilance function from the ground up. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee drug safety operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $182K *

Drive the execution of omnichannel commercial strategies, utilizing data to inform decisions and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer experiences and achieve organizational goa...

Woonsocket, RIRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading technical content strategy for product portfolios, ensuring scientific integrity and commercial relevance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer adoption, suppor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $208K *

Drive high-performance Mass Spectrometry solutions in commercial, government, and academic sectors. Collaborate with teams to create opportunities and strategies, ensuring success in a competitive mar...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $195K *

Unlock potential by driving laboratory efficiency through consultative sales of mass spectrometry solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and customer success while representing innovat...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $90K *

Optimize supply chain insights and capabilities, driving client value through data-driven storytelling and collaboration. Lead initiatives that enhance decision-making and foster partnerships, while m...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading drug substance development and scale-up efforts. Oversee cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and regulatory compliance to ensure a seamless transition fro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $172K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to drive operational success in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Make a s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Champion demand generation by executing integrated campaigns to drive pipeline growth and revenue, collaborating cross-functionally with Sales and Product teams for fuel growth through strategic marke...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful scientific communication by overseeing content development across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing a team and collaborating with various...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $140K *

Transform the Court's technology landscape by optimizing enterprise applications, guiding junior staff, and ensuring seamless operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and maintain...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $165K *

Join us to drive the adoption of a groundbreaking product in cardiovascular care. This dynamic role requires strong sales skills and a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration wi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing diverse publications projects from start to finish. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure client satisfaction, and maintain project budgets while dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$500K+*

Join a team that's dedicated to patient-centered care while practicing in a supportive environment. As a Radiologist, you'll leverage your expertise in Nuclear Medicine and enjoy a flexible work model...

Rancho Cordova, CARemote

6 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Analyze diverse research projects to provide actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing AI tools and your curiosity to tackle complex questions and deliver clear, c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion regulatory strategy and submissions for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality in regulatory communications, while leadin...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $156K *

Elevate strategic decision-making by managing integrated program plans, ensuring accurate portfolio data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's building and optimizing a robust internal data platform to enhance product insights, streamline data ingestion, and ensure data quality for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $288K *

Transform enterprise technology by leading modernization initiatives, enhancing engineering practices, and enabling responsible AI adoption across diverse platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a chemist do?question toggle

    Chemists investigate matter and chemical reactions. Their work can include conducting experiments, analyzing substances, developing products or processes, interpreting results, and documenting findings.

  • What types of chemist jobs are available?question toggle

    Chemist roles span specialties such as analytical, organic, medicinal, materials, polymer, environmental, and process chemistry, as well as industries including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, and manufacturing.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for chemist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role. Employers often look for a degree in chemistry or a related field, relevant laboratory or industry experience, and skills in methods, instrumentation, data analysis, and technical reporting. Some research and leadership roles may require an advanced degree.

  • Where do chemists work?question toggle

    Chemists work in laboratories, research organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, chemical manufacturers, government agencies, and businesses developing materials, energy, food, or consumer products.

  • How can I find chemist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional chemist opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare listings by specialty, seniority, employer, compensation, and qualifications.