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.

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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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strategic relationships across diverse medical specialties, driving sales, and exceeding performance goals in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innov...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical revenue cycle management initiatives, ensuring accurate documentation and coding while driving performance improvements across diverse stakeholders to enhance rev...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Transform your career by executing brand strategies in the field, managing territory, and building strong customer relationships to maximize sales performance while adhering to industry regulations an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the growth of a robust provider network, oversee enterprise partnerships, manage implementation processes, and enhance practice adoption while driving strategic initiatives and collaborations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$12K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building and securing AWS infrastructures, driving operational excellence across scalable architectures. Enhance systems reliability and governance while mentoring teams and fosteri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $151K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth and strategic partnerships within the packaging sector. Oversee a high-performing team, manage customer relationships, and optimize processes to achieve revenue...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Drive sales growth by engaging healthcare professionals and executing strategic marketing initiatives. Utilize effective business planning to maximize territory coverage and achieve performance goals...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth by developing strategic plans to engage key healthcare stakeholders across diverse medical settings, driving sales success and fostering relationships in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$295K - $314K *

Drive strategic biostatistical leadership for clinical development programs, overseeing statistical activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality data analysis to su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Optimize transformation readiness by leading enterprise testing strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business solutions meet operational needs, minimize risks, and validate readines...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $170K *

Lead and grow a high-performing data science team while delivering full-cycle data solutions. Shape data infrastructure, oversee ML models, and engage with stakeholders to translate business needs int...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $122K *

Unlock your potential as you lead financial planning, analytics, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate closely with executives to drive performance improvements and optimize resource allocation, fost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Drive strategic excellence in sponsor operations, ensuring high-quality project delivery and alignment across enterprise programs. Manage a team of leaders to foster innovation and optimize operationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $118K *

Drive strategic account management and technical sales to foster long-term partnerships, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve revenue growth in the food and beverage sector. Collaborate cross-fu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $140K *

Join us to leverage your expertise in HEOR methodologies, driving project delivery and client engagement. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and partic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $225K *

Pioneer digital adoption and workforce enablement by leading learning strategies for corporate systems, ensuring effective training, performance support, and stakeholder engagement across global platf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $137K *

Contribute to transactional finance activities across the procure-to-pay lifecycle, ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions while supporting operational workflows and maintaining data i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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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.