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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$110K - $130K *

Champion safe and compliant medication management, optimizing workflows and enhancing patient outcomes through strategic clinical review and AI tools in a fast-paced pharmacy environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead client relationships, drive strategic initiatives, and foster collaboration across departments. This role emphasizes innovation and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Empower client relationships and lead strategic initiatives to drive agency success. Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful healthcare solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Elevate client relationships and drive agency success by leading teams, coordinating strategic plans, and fostering collaboration across departments to create impactful healthcare solutions that reson...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Manage client relationships and lead teams to drive agency success, ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication. Foster collaboration across departments to deliver impactful healthcare so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of pharmacy operations, leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance, enhance patient care, and optimize workflow in a dynamic healthcare environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services, ensuring safe drug therapy, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes in critical care settings...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by providing essential clinical pharmacy services, ensuring safe medication management, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and outcomes in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by delivering clinical pharmacy services, supervising staff, and ensuring medication safety. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize drug therapy and enhance operational e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, ensuring safe drug therapy and effective clinical services in an ICU setting. Collaborate on medication management programs and educat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing thermoplastic injection molding processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate on new product introductions and continuous improvements while providing techni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in packaging innovation by managing complex projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance while delivering robust packaging solutions that enhance product integri...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex healthcare projects, balancing hands-on delivery with mentoring. Collaborate with clients and teams, ensuring excellence in execution and proactive problem-solving...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $115K *

Transform healthcare project execution by leading integrated initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions across diverse channels while managing project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $115K *

Champion innovative healthcare marketing initiatives by leading integrated project teams, managing resources, and driving client relationships to achieve optimal results and foster a culture of excell...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $115K *

Oversee integrated healthcare projects, ensuring collaboration and precision. Lead a team in delivering high-quality campaigns while managing risks and mentoring Project Managers to achieve successful...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $115K *

Lead the charge in executing integrated healthcare campaigns, guiding project teams through complexities while ensuring alignment with client strategies. Drive excellence in management practices and m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape impactful chemical solutions as a Principal Scientist focused on paraffin and asphaltene control. Leverage customer engagement and technical expertise to drive innovative product development and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering excellence in medication management, focusing on patient-centered care, patient education, and safety. Your expertise in pharmacy practice will enhance commu...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead analytical testing and method development in a cGMP lab. Drive project success through expert judgment, data integrity, and proactive mentoring in a dynamic, client-focused envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis, leading end-to-end PK/PD studies, regulatory submissions, and mentoring junior analysts to ensure compliance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Join our team to optimize sterile formulation equipment lifecycle management, providing technical expertise and support from design to ongoing operations while ensuring compliance with engineering sta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver exceptional patient-centered care, ensuring safety and efficiency in pharmacy services while collaborating with colleagues to enhance health and wellness outcomes for al...

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by investigating computer security incidents and exploiting media to derive actionable intelligence, while enhancing network resilience through expert analysis and forensic insight...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Transform the future of adsorbent materials by developing in-house resin synthesis and characterization methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance and drive innova...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.

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

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