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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$103K - $153K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in scientific sales, where you'll leverage your technical expertise to foster customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions that enhance health and safety...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-site projects, enhancing infrastructure, and driving operational improvements to ensure safety and efficiency across facilities...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $207K *

Lead strategic statistical initiatives for clinical development programs, ensuring rigorous study design and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to drive...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Engage in managing regulatory submissions and policy research while ensuring quality outputs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support compliance, serving as the primar...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$272K - $340K *

Join a team that's driving CMC strategy and execution for innovative therapies. Lead cross-functional efforts in drug and device development, ensuring compliance and operational excellence from clinic...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading regional sales efforts for a groundbreaking product. Drive performance, build a high-performing team, and engage with key healthcare providers in a fast-paced, entrepr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capital projects in regulated environments. Drive operational excellence and mentor talent while ensuring compliance with saf...

Indiana, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $201K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making processes and drive business outcomes whi...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of CRM solutions, driving technical leadership and product strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client por...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $140K *

Shape the future of supply chain analytics by leveraging AI and data science expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and user productivity across the organization...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Drive growth and retention in community pharmacy business through consultative sales, strategic account management, and collaboration across teams. Engage with customers to deliver tailored solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform energy solutions by leading diverse projects, conducting analyses, and collaborating with clients. Utilize engineering expertise to drive efficiency and sustainability in various sectors, en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $225K *

Manage compliance for the Affirm Card program, ensuring regulatory adherence across marketing, onboarding, and servicing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex compliance challen...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining compliance in the financial services sector. You'll lead compliance advisory for innovative card products, ensuring regulatory adherence while collaborating with cross-fu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $116K *

Engage with customers to implement and optimize downstream processing technologies, providing technical expertise and support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows and ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Lead strategic supply chain initiatives, aligning current operations with future transformation to enhance procurement efficiency and drive organizational excellence across cross-functional teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your 7+ years of experience to build robust data systems and pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, enhancing business...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $146K *

Lead the charge in advancing downstream filtration technologies by partnering with customers and internal teams to solve complex bioprocessing challenges, drive technology adoption, and enhance custom...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $260K *

Partner with us to transform R&D capabilities through innovative learning experiences, aligning workforce development with strategic priorities and enhancing employee performance across diverse functi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $118K *

Drive growth by building partnerships in Education, Government, and BSC sectors. Collaborate with distributors to deliver tailored solutions, enhance customer satisfaction, and leverage sector experti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$201K - $251K *

Transform workforce intelligence by leading People Analytics, establishing data governance, and driving strategic decision-making in a high-growth environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Advance product strategy by leading a team of Product Owners to deliver scalable solutions. Champion Agile practices and connect business needs with operational objectives in partnership with key stak...

Morrisville, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of innovative modeling capabilities to enhance our advanced simulation framework, collaborating with engineers to integrate numerical methods and apply machine learning for mo...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Support project management by coordinating study documentation, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance. Leverage expertise in clinical research to enhance study start-up and execution, while...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $199K *

Drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector by engaging customers through innovative strategies and effective communication, while leveraging analytical skills and product knowledge...

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  •   Less than 5 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.