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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$111K - $149K *

Elevate your expertise as you oversee audit engagements, drive compliance, and foster client relationships in the healthcare sector, focusing on senior living organizations across California...

Irvine, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform user experiences by crafting compelling product copy that drives engagement and conversion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful messaging across various platforms, en...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$236K - $370K *

Innovate the future of laboratory operations by leading strategic initiatives that integrate customer insights, technology, and business strategy. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful solut...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $392K *

Empower provider network strategy by overseeing contracting, analyzing costs, and supporting market expansion. Lead initiatives to enhance network operations and ensure alignment with company objectiv...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative sponsorship products, collaborating across teams to enhance advertiser and publisher experiences while driving growth in a scalable marketplace. Your hands-on app...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion the clinical execution of complex studies, leading scientific oversight and medical monitoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver impactful resul...

Ontario, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$54K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding healthcare networks by negotiating contracts with providers. Leverage your expertise to enhance relationships, manage costs, and drive strategic initiatives i...

La Puente, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming real estate financing by driving strategic sales, building vital relationships, and exceeding targets. This high-impact role thrives in a dynamic environment aimed at m...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team eager for results-driven sales professionals. You'll capitalize on opportunities in investment real estate, building strategic client relationships while driving r...

Reno, NVRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with real estate investors to cultivate relationships and drive revenue growth while achieving monthly sales targets of $3 million or more in origination volume. Leverage industry insights to o...

St. Louis, MORemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage in a high-impact sales role designed for motivated professionals. Drive revenue growth by cultivating strategic relationships and exceeding sales targets in the investment real estate sector, c...

Rochester, MNRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your sales career by driving revenue in real estate funding. Leverage your expertise to build client relationships and pursue lending opportunities, achieving high origination volumes in a...

West Palm Beach, FLRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to growth by driving sales and building relationships with real estate investors. Seek motivated professionals with a proven ability to achieve high origination volumes in a fast-paced lend...

Boise, IDRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive new business by building relationships with real estate investors and brokers, leveraging sales expertise to exceed targets and deliver tailored loan solutions in a fast-paced, high-impact envir...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Tackle the fast-paced world of real estate lending as a Loan Originator, driving revenue growth and building strategic relationships within the investment sector. Your sales acumen will create customi...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform compliance through AI-driven strategies that continuously enhance IT governance, risk management, and regulatory adherence, ensuring operational efficiency and audit readiness across multipl...

Johnson City, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Digital Engagement portfolio by leading technical initiatives, driving scalable architectures, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance c...

Manitoba, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth by leading the global account management team to enhance post-sale customer experiences and maximize revenue through renewals and upsells, utilizing data-driven strategies and collaborati...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Engage with engineering teams to embed security in workflows, conduct architecture reviews, and enhance product security. Support the development of security programs while mentoring engineers and ove...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $319K *

Explore the potential of AI/ML to revolutionize supply chain efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize logistics and inventory management. Drive impactful solutions using cutting-edge mod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic product initiatives in advanced surgical technologies, driving development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance orthopedic outcomes and proc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $141K *

Empower financial strategies by analyzing interest rate and liquidity risks. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance capital planning and reporting processes while ensuring compliance with regulation...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Shape operational excellence by driving performance improvements through data-driven strategies. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency, growth, and care delivery, ensuring sustainable resu...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in market expansion by launching new states, securing distributors, and building strong retail partnerships. Collaborate closely with leadership to drive compliance and achieve growth...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's leading financial integration for acquisitions, driving seamless collaboration across functions, and enhancing accounting strategies to support business transformations and complian...

Wilmington, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   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.