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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$106K - $176K *

Champion patient care and operational efficiency as a key pharmacy leader. Drive team performance and regulatory compliance while ensuring a positive customer experience in a dynamic retail pharmacy s...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance and quality in sterile compounding operations. Collaborate with the PIC to uphold regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement, and maintain patient safet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional patient care while fostering teamwork and supporting strategic goals in a dynamic retail environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $195K *

Engage clients and lead strategic medical initiatives across healthcare brands, translating complex scientific information into actionable strategies. Collaborate with creative teams to deliver impact...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $159K *

Transform regulatory strategies by providing CMC expertise to support product development and compliance in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment, ensuring quality and adherence to global standards thr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $195K *

Tackle complex science in the healthcare space! Lead medical strategy, shape impactful narratives, and foster collaboration across teams to drive behavior change and enhance patient outcomes. Inspire...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Lead the charge in transforming clinical evidence into impactful strategies that drive behavior change across healthcare communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create unforgettable...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Elevate healthcare marketing by transforming complex science into impactful strategies. Lead multidisciplinary teams to inspire creativity, drive behavior change, and build trusted client relationship...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $195K *

Lead medical strategy across brands, translating complex science into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to inspire creativity and ensure accuracy in deliverables, while building strong clien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to support downstream purification processes for biologics, ensuring technology transfer and process validation in a cGMP environment. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing pharmacy services and patient outcomes through effective management, compliance oversight, and continuous quality improvement in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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

$90K - $170K *

Drive innovative packaging solutions from concept to commercialization, enhancing consumer experience and sustainability while collaborating across teams to solve complex challenges and support busine...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to innovate and enhance food processing techniques, developing new products and optimizing existing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive commercialization...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $105K *

Manage and support capital projects in pharmaceutical environments, ensuring effective execution of construction, commissioning, and startup activities while collaborating with internal teams and cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $156K *

Engage in LTC pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance and optimal patient care while leading staff. Collaborate with healthcare providers, manage workflows, and uphold regulations to enhance medicati...

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $89K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing field chemistry tasks, ensuring accurate data collection, and collaborating with teams to meet environmental standards across various sites in California...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $89K *

Shape the future of environmental science by supporting field and office chemistry tasks. Collaborate with project teams to ensure data integrity and compliance while managing sample collection and an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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  •   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 *

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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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

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