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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Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $231K *

Innovate portfolio strategies by leveraging market insights and driving execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and achieve business objectives in the healthcar...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform pharmacy outcomes by leading managed care initiatives that optimize clinical programs, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and drive cost efficiencies in pharmacy benefit management...

United StatesRemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$262K - $284K *

Optimize pediatric drug development strategies as a clinical pharmacology leader, overseeing pharmacometric analyses and regulatory submissions, while translating complex data into actionable decision...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in labeling and nutrition compliance, overseeing the source-to-label process, ensuring regulatory adherence, and managing cross-functional deliverables to maintain product integrity an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by managing key accounts in cattle genomics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, support genomic solutions, and ensure high-quality customer exp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $146K *

Unlock potential by managing pricing and promotion processes, providing analytical support to drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance and deliver actionab...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$173K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining strategic research by tackling complex, ambiguous challenges. Collaborate with product, design, and engineering leaders to shape impactful insights that drive business de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $193K *

Champion innovation by leading technical capability programs that enhance product quality, streamline processes, and drive consumer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure succ...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $166K *

Innovate customer engagement by proactively connecting with healthcare providers, utilizing digital and in-person tools to enhance patient care and support strategic business goals through insightful...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by driving market growth in specialty chemicals for consumer electronics and semiconductors. Collaborate globally to engage key stakeholders and expand our presence in high-tech...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI and automation solutions across retail. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, deploy, and support enterprise-level applications that enhance m...

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by shaping innovative workflows and AI-driven experiences. Join a dynamic team where ownership, speed, and user-focused product development are paramount. Contribute across the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $195K *

Take ownership of designing automated systems and robotic equipment for remote operations in radiological environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Strategize and execute a comprehensive business plan to cultivate key relationships within a broad geographical area, driving sales growth and fostering partnerships across diverse medical specialties...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $137K *

Innovate across capital projects and chemical operations, delivering practical mechanical engineering solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Support oncology care by delivering expert pharmaceutical services, collaborating with clinical teams to ensure safe and effective medication therapy, and driving quality improvement initiatives for o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the clinical supply chain by executing key activities for global clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Manage logistics, inventory, and vendor relations while collaborat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $111K *

Innovate with us to drive product-led sales in the higher education sector, empowering universities by promoting research analytics solutions. Collaborate with teams to achieve substantial growth and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by developing and maintaining key customer relationships, driving sales success, and collaborating with teams to exceed goals. Leverage your expertise in account management and sales...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$268K - $466K *

Champion early clinical development in a dynamic team. Lead clinical research physician role for first-in-human studies, ensuring compliance and collaboration across scientific and regulatory areas to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $233K *

Empower the future of real-world analytics by leading programming activities for observational studies, ensuring high-quality deliverables through collaboration with cross-functional teams and innovat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $214K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by enhancing decision-making and operational capabilities. Collaborate with leadership to drive program execution, improve team dynamics, and optimize communicat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development and maintenance of applications, ensuring optimal performance and integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality, support data management, and implement innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.