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 - $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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $165K *

Shape the marketing strategy and brand narrative for a leading healthcare provider. Lead a team to create compelling content, enhance digital presence, and drive customer engagement while aligning wit...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 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

$160K - $200K *

Lead transformative product innovation by identifying and launching AI-driven solutions that enhance customer value and accelerate growth. Collaborate across teams to establish scalable development pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$96K - $191K *

Drive your career forward by leading statistical analyses and clinical study design. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while applying advanced biostatistical techniques to enhance research outc...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Transform clinical data into engaging scientific content with growth opportunities. Collaborate, communicate, and adhere to guidelines in a dynamic environment, supporting varied projects across forma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by supporting pharmacovigilance processes, managing ICSR activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with a global team to enhance safety management and con...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $179K *

Lead the charge in bridging genomic variants with clinical insights, collaborating with scientists to automate and scale curation workflows. Drive innovation in AI/ML applications while ensuring softw...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $122K *

Transform cancer diagnostics by configuring and improving business systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance technology platforms, ensuring user support and optimizing workflows to drive effe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional research outcomes by guiding clients through complex projects. Leverage your expertise in methodology and analysis to deliver actionable insights, while collaborating with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $192K *

Engage healthcare providers and drive commercial performance in a defined territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative therapi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by leading a team of provider relations representatives, managing key provider relationships, and implementing strategies to enhance service offerings and revenue within the compounding p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $192K *

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United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $240K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $166K *

Engage healthcare professionals by providing on-label information and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and inform strategic business decisions throug...

Massapequa, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $151K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Drive GRC initiatives by building and testing security controls, assessing risks, and automating evidence collection. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and support audits while ensuring eff...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $102K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance within a groundbreaking team, innovating processes and systems that deliver cutting-edge cell therapy solutions, ensuring compliance and excellence throughout ever...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $260K *

Drive credit and fraud strategy for a lending business. Lead a high-performing team, manage risk and profitability, and partner with executives and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives and dev...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise employee listening strategy, enhancing assessment science, and applying analytics to drive data-informed talent decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by leading Identity and Access Management initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness, and managing talent within a dynamic team. Leverage technical expertise to optimize bu...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in clinical lab operations, overseeing staff performance and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Lead daily activities, foster team development, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $352K *

Optimize category strategies and drive procurement excellence across the organization. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships, manage risks, and deliver financial results while...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.