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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Unlock potential by translating complex business needs into precise HRP configurations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency while driving continuous...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Transform the Human Data Trial lifecycle by leading product vision and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, mentor junior members, and drive impactful da...

New Haven, CTRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $140K *

Shape the future of public service by leading technology consulting projects that enhance operational efficiency and strategic goals for state and local agencies, ensuring compliance and delivering im...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance excellence across cloud, IoT, and firmware systems by designing and executing innovative test strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and perf...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Support the financial planning and analysis for Executive Leadership, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitability through data-driven insi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $166K *

Help us enhance healthcare engagement by educating HCPs on products through various platforms. You will drive informed decision-making and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring effective custome...

North Little Rock, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Empower a healthcare association by leading strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program excellence and ensure effective...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Manage end-to-end inventory planning, ensuring optimal product availability and margin targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast sales and streamline logistics, driving efficiency a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$250K - $275K *

Join us to lead clinical operations for a multi-state virtual care team, ensuring high-quality, timely care. This role combines direct patient care, administrative leadership, and strategic oversight...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through advanced statistical methodologies and machine learning, driving innovation in media measurement and analytics across diverse busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $156K *

Join us to lead the strategic development and implementation of global security and emergency preparedness programs, ensuring the safety of employees and assets while enhancing organizational resilien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $170K *

Manage supply chain readiness and risk for business units, ensuring alignment between growth plans and supplier capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and drive material strate...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $256K *

Join a global team to shape regulatory strategies in biotechnology, supporting product development and lifecycle management in Inflammation and Rare Diseases. Lead regulatory efforts, ensure complianc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Drive exceptional adoption of our investigational therapy by building relationships with healthcare providers, executing effective territory plans, and transforming clinical insights into practice out...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $290K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$129K - $193K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $226K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate growth in telehealth by leading strategic partnerships and business development. Drive revenue through innovative solutions, executive relationships, and a deep understanding of the healthc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive telehealth sales and strategic partnerships, identifying opportunities and building relationships across the healthcare ecosystem. Own the commercial process from prospect...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $234K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leveraging advanced statistics and machine learning to uncover insights from complex datasets. Collaborate with experts to innovate and develop data-driven solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $297K *

Elevate the global KYC strategy and execution, managing a team while navigating compliance complexities and partnering with stakeholders to ensure scalable solutions meet evolving regulations across a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $120K *

Transform inventory management strategies across a multi-location distribution network, ensuring optimal stock levels and alignment with customer demand while driving performance improvements and cost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical data programming in oncology. Leverage your expertise to develop SAS programs, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Drive your career by owning the end-to-end data platform, designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data quality and governance while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $379K *

Shape the future of retail technology by architecting and developing a cutting-edge Retail and CPG platform using AI solutions, collaborating with top engineering teams to drive innovation and efficie...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.