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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Empower growth as a sales consultant, driving revenue and building partnerships in the Allergy sector with prescription products. Collaborate closely with health providers to exceed sales objectives a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Roanoke, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Knoxville, TNRemote

1 week ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...

Greensboro, NCRemote

1 week ago

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

$116K - $157K *

Lead innovative safety strategies in pharmacovigilance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure patient safety throughout the product lifecycle, from development to post-marketing, while m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $171K *

Lead transformative consulting projects by conducting in-depth research and presenting strategic recommendations. Collaborate with clients and junior team members to drive high-quality deliverables an...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $184K *

Empower sales growth by driving strategic account management and territory development in the biopharmaceutical sector, fostering relationships and delivering innovative solutions to enhance client su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $297K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of digital consumer experiences in LATAM. Lead product strategy and execution for innovative e-commerce solutions, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty whi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Engage in leading Medical Affairs strategy across the Americas, overseeing operations, enhancing collaboration with KOLs, and driving patient recruitment for clinical trials while managing a high-perf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $278K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical operations by leading large, complex programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving innovation across therapeutic areas to achieve strategic healthc...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Build impactful product narratives and go-to-market strategies, defining categories and positioning for AI-driven video intelligence solutions in a rapidly evolving entertainment ecosystem. Shape the...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead the development and oversight of scientific content across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic medical communication aligns with brand goals while managing a team and collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Serve patients by dispensing prescriptions and coordinating specialty drug services. Engage with healthcare professionals, ensure prescription accuracy, and provide exceptional patient care in a fully...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Engineer advanced protein design models and collaborate with experts to innovate in AI Drug Discovery, driving the development of candidate antibody therapeutics through deep learning and systems biol...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $132K *

Drive impactful technical implementations by managing projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deployment of solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficien...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in executing brand strategies and delivering sales performance while managing key accounts and building trusted customer relationships. Drive effective marketing tactics to maximize sa...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $234K *

Drive operational excellence by leading field operations strategy and enhancing sales support processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate data-driven decision making, effective pe...

Waltham, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Lead global companion diagnostics strategy, integrating diagnostic plans with clinical development and regulatory objectives. Drive execution across therapeutic programs, ensuring alignment with patie...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $177K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to drive growth, enhance customer relations, and achieve profitability goals. Collaborate across functions to execute strategies and cultivate talent while ensuring top-tier...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining Integrated Production excellence. Lead diverse creative projects, inspire talent, and drive innovative solutions while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence for h...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by preparing and analyzing complex Medicaid cost reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of accountants in a remote setting. Drive process improvements an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of IT infrastructure and security operations, driving the migration to a Nutanix-based IaaS environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance security, compliance, and automation, utilizin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform early phase clinical trials by leading design, execution, and oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data integrity while managing project performance an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $142K *

Lead advanced accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SAP. Prepare complex financial reports and analyses while collaborating with auditors. Drive financial accuracy and support manage...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.