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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$56K - $115K *

Pioneer regulatory CMC strategies while leading cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry. This role will focus on lifecycle management and submissions across US, CA, and EU markets, ensur...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$56K - $115K *

Advance regulatory strategy and submissions for CMC in pharmaceuticals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and ICH standards while overseeing product lifecyc...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Empower global regulatory strategies and drive business growth while leading multidisciplinary collaborations in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to guide clients through complex regu...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $95K *

Inspire growth by leveraging agronomic expertise and sales acumen to drive product adoption, influence on-farm decisions, and enhance customer relationships, ultimately accelerating revenue within the...

Hartington, NERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $162K *

Drive pharmacy operations as a licensed Pharmacist, ensuring compliance, safety, and exceptional customer care. Lead a dedicated team while managing workflow, performance metrics, and process improvem...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance customer success in the Academic sector by driving sales growth, managing client relationships, and delivering exceptional value through our solutions. Your expertise will e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in solving customer polymer processing challenges by leveraging a decade of expertise in polymer materials and scientific molding. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product devel...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $123K *

Champion business growth by driving technical sales in rheology across the Pacific Northwest. Engage with diverse clients, present solutions, and manage accounts to exceed targets while enjoying uncap...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $111K *

Accelerate business growth in rheology as a Technical Sales Consultant, driving new account development and managing existing relationships within Central and Northern California. Utilize your communi...

Sacramento, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$201K - $251K *

Lead strategic forecasting initiatives to drive decision-making in oncology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop long-term models and communicate insights that shape product and portfol...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $170K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing customer partnerships, and driving business growth through innovative BI solutions and analytics for leading retailers like Wal...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $206K *

Lead the implementation of clinical pharmacy services within a network, collaborating with practices and teams to enhance patient care, optimize drug utilization, and ensure compliance with regulatory...

Delaware, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $146K *

Create a seamless prescription fulfillment experience as a pivotal part of our pharmacy team, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high-quality standards while skillfully managing inve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $165K *

Join us to drive the launch of a pioneering biotech product, enhancing healthcare provider engagement and patient outcomes across your territory while achieving sales targets in a dynamic, fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of neuroscience by leveraging AI to enhance research methodologies. Collaborate with experts to define benchmarks, analyze data, and ensure AI agents meet rigorous scientific standard...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $187K *

Drive regional sales success by leading a team of Territory Sales Managers, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration, and executing strategic initiatives to achieve performance targets...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $132K *

Empower operations by providing real-time support for trading and clearing systems across multiple exchanges. Troubleshoot issues, coordinate resolutions, and drive enhancements to ensure seamless cli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $174K *

Elevate technical execution in GMP manufacturing by leading complex workstreams for comparability strategies, tech transfers, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Empower scientific innovation by collaborating within product pods to develop and evaluate real-world evidence agents. Drive impactful research and ensure scientific rigor while partnering with indust...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion the success of independent pharmacies by providing expert guidance, fostering relationships, and enhancing operational strategies to drive profitability and customer engagement across a diver...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate the deployment of innovative manufacturing processes for oncology products, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Lead technology transfers and facility readiness to enhance p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the international rollout of innovative cancer imaging solutions. Oversee technology transfer and manufacturing deployment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

6 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.