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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$95K - $115K *

Advance scientific productivity by leading operational excellence in tLNP labs. Ensure a safe, efficient workspace through inventory management, equipment coordination, and collaboration across techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $100K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with safety regulations, interpreting results, and providing technical advice. Collaborate on design tasks and special projects while fostering strong interpers...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $150K *

Empower patients by delivering personalized pharmacy care and collaborating with a dedicated team. Utilize your expertise to enhance services, engage in community initiatives, and ensure safe, efficie...

4 days ago

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

$141K - $220K *

Transform operations by leading the Monomer area to achieve production goals, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a high-performance culture and developing team...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance innovative chromatographic technologies by leading the research and development of novel materials. Collaborate across disciplines to synthesize and tailor materials for robust chromatographic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring safety, and providing clinical support. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize drug therapies and enhance patient outcom...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $153K *

Drive innovation in drug delivery technologies by evaluating novel modalities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic solutions across key areas, contributing to impactful...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving product safety and regulatory compliance efforts globally. Join a dynamic team to lead compliance strategy, streamline operations, and ensure safe product stewardship throu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower business growth by designing and optimizing application solutions, integrating AI technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing machine-learning solutions for biological datasets, integrating protein structures with phenotypic data, and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders. Drive innova...

New Jersey, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $85K *

Join our team to perform analytical experiments, develop test methods, and ensure quality in drug products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying innovative problem-solving skills in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative automotive refinish coatings projects. Drive formulation development, mentor teams, and influence technical strategies to ensure successful commercialization of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Manage all pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with laws and corporate policies. Drive financial performance, enhance customer service, and lead staff training while promoting public health initi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Advance patient care by accurately dispensing medications and providing expert advice on drug interactions, side effects, and proper storage. Supervise pharmacy staff and ensure compliance with regula...

1 week ago

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

$215K - $269K *

Transform your career by architecting scalable systems in a dynamic engineering environment. As a technical leader, you will guide innovative solutions across multiple teams, ensuring high-performance...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in drug discovery as a medicinal chemist, optimizing lead molecules through innovative strategies and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance therapeutic candidates in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $140K *

Drive innovation in R&D by managing pilot lab operations and technology transfer, ensuring product quality and compliance while leading projects that enhance production efficiencies and support commer...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in advancing nonclinical development programs and safety strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners while ensuring compliance with global regulatory guidelines to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $220K *

Join a team that's committed to operational excellence and sustainability, driving performance in a high-hazard manufacturing environment. Lead with safety and compliance as priorities while engaging...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geochemistry by providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships across North America in mining and environmental projects...

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1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geochemistry by providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships across complex mining and environmental projects throughout...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategic direction and operational management of scientific tools and APIs, driving capability enablement across multiple scientific domains while fostering a culture of excellence and innov...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive the delivery of exceptional pharmacy services by overseeing medication compounding, ensuring compliance, and guiding staff to meet operational goals while fostering strong relationships with hea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive the formulation development process, ensuring timely project completion while managing teams and technology transfers. Collaborate with stakeholders and lead efforts for successful product desig...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $184K *

Shape the future of drug development by leading formulation and process innovations for parenteral products. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality solutions that advance novel therapies and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.