Explore Chemist Jobs Paying $100K or More

Find chemist jobs for experienced professionals on Ladders. Explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, materials science, manufacturing, and research. Whether you specialize in analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, formulation, or process development, discover roles where your scientific expertise can make an impact.

What Chemists Do

Chemists study the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. Depending on their specialty and industry, they may design experiments, develop and test products, analyze samples, improve manufacturing processes, or translate research findings into practical applications. Senior chemists often lead projects, guide laboratory teams, interpret complex data, and collaborate with colleagues in engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, and product development.

Common Chemist Specialties

Chemistry careers span a wide range of disciplines. Common specialties include analytical chemistry, organic and medicinal chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer and materials chemistry, and biochemistry. Job titles may include senior chemist, research chemist, analytical chemist, medicinal chemist, formulation scientist, and principal scientist. The responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer, field, and level of seniority.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a strong foundation in chemistry, hands-on laboratory experience, and the ability to plan experiments and communicate results. Depending on the role, useful skills may include spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, method development, chemical synthesis, statistical analysis, and laboratory safety. Advanced positions may require a master’s degree or PhD, a record of research, specialized technical expertise, or experience leading teams and projects.

Industries That Hire Chemists

Chemists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, chemical manufacturers, consumer goods, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and academic or nonprofit research. Opportunities may focus on discovering new compounds, improving product performance, ensuring quality, supporting regulatory requirements, or scaling processes from the laboratory to production.

Find Your Next Chemist Role

Browse chemist jobs on Ladders to find opportunities suited to your experience and career goals. Review job requirements, compare roles by specialty and seniority, and explore vetted professional positions that meet Ladders’ $100,000-or-more salary focus.

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$95K - $115K *

Optimize chemical synthesis routes and develop new methodologies for key intermediates and APIs. Collaborate with teams to conduct multistep syntheses, ensuring product purity and compliance while mai...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive automated chemistry operations and parallel compound library synthesis, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance drug discovery through innovative workflows and high-throughput expe...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $102K *

Unlock potential by leading project engineering efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to execute plans, prepare proposals, and communic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion exceptional pharmacy services by delivering medication management, patient education, and clinical expertise, all while ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing healthcare effe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic healthcare team to ensure safe medication practices, educate patients, and manage pharmacy operations while adhering to clinical guidelines and regulations. Your expertise will enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a dedicated pharmacy ensuring high-quality care for long-term care and senior living clients. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapies and supp...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care in long-term healthcare. As a pharmacist, you will evaluate medication therapies, collaborate with healthcare staff, and ensure compliance with p...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage pharmacy operations by ensuring compliance, enhancing staff productivity, and driving business growth while maintaining high-quality service standards and effective collaboration within the hea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you will oversee pharmacy operations, drive quality improvements, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering organizational goals through effective leadership and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and commercializing innovative products for the General Industrial Market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and ensure project success wh...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Senior Chemist, driving product performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical challenges and enhance operational excelle...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$73K - $115K *

Champion your career by providing high-level administrative support to senior executives. Manage complex schedules, facilitate communication, and enhance team operations in a fast-paced environment, i...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $196K *

Invent a safer and more efficient future as you lead operations, drive productivity, and champion continuous improvement within a collaborative team environment, ensuring excellence in safety, quality...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $202K *

Optimize oligonucleotide synthesis processes, bridging discovery and scale-up. Lead method development and purification strategies for ASOs, siRNA, and RNA therapeutics, ensuring high-quality in vivo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive compliance and operational excellence in controlled substance management, overseeing inventory integrity, regulatory audits, and team development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive exceptional patient care by evaluating medication orders, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance safety and efficacy in medication management. Your expertise wil...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare delivery by evaluating medication orders, providing clinical expertise, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing patient well...

3 weeks ago

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

$86K - $95K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on quality control. Contribute to testing and analysis in a cGMP environment, ensuring compliance and excellence in pharmaceutical products. You...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Contribute to patient care by designing and monitoring pharmacy plans, ensuring safe medication use, and educating patients and staff in a home care setting. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optim...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $161K *

Manage patient-specific pharmacy care plans in home care settings. Collaborate with nursing to ensure optimal medication use, monitor patient progress, and educate caregivers, enhancing the quality of...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $182K *

Contribute to patient care by providing clinical pharmacy services, coordinating with healthcare teams, and ensuring safe medication use for home care patients. Engage in patient education and monitor...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $182K *

Optimize patient care by designing and evaluating pharmacy plans, ensuring safe medication use, and educating patients and staff in a home care setting. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance pa...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $182K *

Transform patient care by delivering expert pharmacy services in home settings. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe medication use, educate patients, and monitor treatment outcomes, all w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $191K *

Elevate your career by providing essential pharmacy services to home care patients. Collaborate with healthcare teams, monitor patient progress, and ensure safe medication use while adhering to profes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $191K *

Take ownership of patient care by providing expert pharmacy services, coordinating with healthcare teams, and ensuring safe medication use in home care settings. Engage in patient education and monito...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of chemist jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    You can explore professional chemist opportunities across specialties such as analytical, organic, medicinal, materials, and formulation chemistry. Available titles and openings vary by employer and location.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in chemists?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role. Many employers seek a degree in chemistry or a related field, laboratory or industry experience, and relevant technical skills. Senior research positions may require an advanced degree or specialized expertise.

  • Which industries hire chemists?question toggle

    Chemists are employed in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, materials science, consumer products, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and research organizations.

  • What skills are useful for senior chemist roles?question toggle

    Senior roles may value expertise in experimental design, analytical instrumentation, chemical synthesis, data interpretation, documentation, laboratory safety, and cross-functional or team leadership. Specific needs vary by specialty.

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