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 *

Lead impactful clinical projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring successful execution and delivery of objectives while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in a dy...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $135K *

Champion cutting-edge eDiscovery solutions by leading teams, managing projects, & utilizing advanced technologies. Collaborate with legal experts to enhance client services while ensuring efficient pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $279K *

Transform local government sales by proactively building relationships, generating pipeline, and driving revenue through innovative cloud solutions. Collaborate with a world-class sales team to exceed...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $100K *

Lead the execution of software delivery by managing internal teams and vendor partnerships. Oversee backlog management, sprint execution, and ensure alignment between business needs and engineering ca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $170K *

Drive purchasing excellence by leading procurement strategy, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure resource availability and support organizat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences education. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to deliver innovative learning solutions that enhance stu...

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

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences education. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to deliver innovative learning solutions that enhance student...

Denver, CORemote

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

$80K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $192K *

Accelerate commercial success by engaging healthcare providers and driving product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize patient access and support innovative therapies in a dy...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $110K *

Manage the procurement lifecycle by partnering with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and oversee supplier relationships, driving strategic procurement practices in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $213K *

Transform customer payment experiences by leading cross-functional teams to enhance payment success, streamline processes, and drive innovative solutions that meet both customer and business needs eff...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$173K - $255K *

Unlock potential by enhancing customer payment experiences through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Drive product strategy, improve payment success, and ensure safe processing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical manager responsible for shaping the strategy and architecture of Microsoft Cloud Services, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient cloud operations aligned with bu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $270K *

Lead the development and execution of GxP quality systems, ensuring compliance and oversight for clinical and CMC quality. Drive vendor qualification, audits, and training while fostering a culture of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for complex payment systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize code, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $110K *

Lead a sales team to exceed annual revenue goals by driving effective strategies and enhancing team performance through coaching and mentorship. Shape the sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $251K *

Shape the future of revenue accounting by leading critical processes and driving scalable methodologies to support commercial growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable fina...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $263K *

Champion privacy initiatives as a key legal team member, providing expert counsel on complex privacy matters, developing compliance programs, and collaborating across teams to ensure adherence to evol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career by leading litigation and forensic teams while managing complex projects, exploring innovative solutions, and ensuring exceptional client service in a collaborative environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$153K - $213K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable backend systems that enhance customer engagement and streamline growth. Leverage your expertise to shape impactful solutions in a collaborative, remote-first...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $187K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access through strategic design and management of support programs. Oversee vendor relationships and ensure compliance while driving initiatives that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $158K *

Empower product development by collaborating with designers and engineers to create intuitive banking solutions. Foster a culture of innovation and ownership within a dynamic, startup-like environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the preparation and coordination of regulatory submissions, ensuring alignment with global strategies. Collaborate with internal teams and local authorities to facilitate timely approvals and...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.