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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$150K - $170K *

Support our Legal team by managing the contract lifecycle, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with the Supply team to enhance contracting processes and infrastructure in a fast...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic acquisitions and value creation in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify targets, lead transactions, and build frameworks...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $192K *

Deliver exceptional sales and support within the healthcare sector, building productive relationships with providers while driving product adoption and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive customer success and system reliability by leading a high-impact, agile engineering team focused on short-term initiatives that enhance product adoption and solve complex integration challenges...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $355K *

Shape the U.S. marketing strategy for key Neurology brands, driving business performance and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient engagement and optimize brand presenc...

Deerfield, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $251K *

Champion external partnerships by driving strategic licensing initiatives in Life Sciences. Leverage your expertise to scout, evaluate, and negotiate high-value deals while collaborating with cross-fu...

Burlington, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Analyze complex healthcare datasets to deliver insights and reporting that enhance clinical operations. Collaborate with teams to transform data into actionable strategies, ensuring consistent quality...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Optimize IT Financial Management by leading benchmarking engagements and guiding C-suite clients. Collaborate across research teams to enhance service delivery while mentoring analysts and implementin...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through effective contract management and procurement oversight. Lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and support the research community while super...

Lawrence, KSRemote

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team that drives innovation and excellence. Contribute to impactful projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and enh...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive the adoption and growth of our innovative cardiac imaging agent through strategic sales and customer education. Collaborate with healthcare partners to exceed sales forecasts and enhance...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$275K - $335K *

Launch innovative marketing strategies to create a new category in veterinary medicine. Collaborate with teams to build brand credibility and consumer awareness for a groundbreaking longevity drug for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $126K *

Transform product development by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for the Ambetter marketplace, ensuring competitive positioning and regulatory compliance while driving g...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $181K *

Lead and optimize enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to align systems with organizational goals while managing...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

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

$84K - $97K *

Unlock potential by fostering relationships with healthcare practices to enhance performance in value-based care. Collaborate with physicians and managers, utilizing data-driven strategies to achieve...

New Mexico, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage with clients to deliver tailored filtration solutions, leveraging your engineering expertise. Drive sales growth by building relationships and collaborating with internal teams to ensure custom...

Kingwood, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K *

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Pittsburgh, PARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $192K *

Join a dynamic team to drive commercial performance and enhance patient access through strong relationships with healthcare providers, executing strategic business plans in a pivotal role focused on i...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $218K *

Transform critical cryptographic infrastructure by leading high-availability services and defining technical strategies. Collaborate across teams to implement secure protocols in a zero-trust environm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $165K *

Empower Fraud Operations by leading AI-driven automation initiatives, enhancing investigative workflows, and delivering actionable insights to optimize fraud detection and prevention efforts across th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $145K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading a dedicated team to resolve complex issues, ensuring top-tier service recovery and enhancing overall patient experiences across multiple channels...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$63K - $109K *

Take ownership of centralized cash management by reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with various teams to enhance cash transaction accuracy and support...

Champaign, ILRemote

Yesterday

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

$150K - $195K *

Drive change management initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful adoption of technology and policy changes, while providin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across multiple regions. Manage a team of specialists, ensuring adherence to regulations while driving waste reducti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.