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 *

Lead and optimize laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and data quality while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to meet pharmaceutical testing demands and foster...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $176K *

Lead the charge in pharmacy operations, enhancing customer satisfaction and employee engagement while driving financial success for the Pharmacy Department as a key decision-maker and the Pharmacist-i...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through expert pharmaceutical care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and provide comprehensive educat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by delivering safe, accurate pharmacy services while building strong relationships with healthcare partners. Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on optimal ou...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock significant revenue growth by developing strategic sales plans for specialty chemical products. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive market expansion while ensuring customer s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing chemical processes, ensuring safety and quality standards while driving innovation in manufacturing methods and product scale-up. Collaborate with teams to enhance produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Create and lead a comprehensive Quality Control program focusing on raw materials and finished goods, utilizing sensory evaluation to ensure top-notch quality and driving continuous process improvemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions to enhance plant production processes, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and manage capital projects, while acting as...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $114K *

Lead the development and optimization of glycoconjugate vaccine processes. Collaborate within a scientific team to advance innovative solutions and maintain quality standards in compliance with regula...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical development through hands-on laboratory studies. Evaluate drug-container interactions, support analytical method development, and collaborate w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage chemistry personnel in a nuclear environment, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while collaborating across departments to optimize programs and uphold operation...

Killona, LAIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion pharmaceutical care by interpreting prescriptions, dispensing medications, and providing drug information to ensure optimal patient outcomes while supporting a collaborative healthcare enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $97K *

Drive innovative research in polymer chemistry and inorganic materials for sustainable sodium-ion batteries. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize electrode performance and develop adva...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate cutting-edge photopolymer 3D printing resins by leveraging your expertise in polymer chemistry, contributing to a dynamic team and advancing technology in a startup environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $113K *

Join us to enhance scientific automation as a Field Service Engineer, providing installation, maintenance, and support for advanced instrumentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performanc...

California, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $118K *

Join a team that architects innovative solutions in automated pharmacy systems. You will oversee and improve mechanical and electromechanical operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effecti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cGMP manufacturing processes. This role offers hands-on laboratory experimentation and a pathway to senior technical leadership, focusing on process developmen...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of developing and optimizing mineral processing systems to enhance efficiency and recovery for global operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment to im...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of process improvements in high-purity quartz manufacturing, enhancing safety, productivity, and product quality while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $102K *

Optimize inventory management processes by analyzing data and trends to ensure accurate planning and material availability while supporting cross-functional teams in achieving operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $256K *

Champion the future of drug discovery by leading innovative product strategies, overseeing a dynamic portfolio, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform scientific research capabilit...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Elevate drug discovery by driving medicinal chemistry efforts from Hit-to-Lead to Development Candidate nomination. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor talent, and solve complex chemistry challenges w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $189K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on advancing anti-obesity therapeutics through innovative cell culture and functional assays, collaborating across departments to drive impactful dru...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality scientific content that enhances medical education and patient outcomes, collaborating with cross-functional teams while managing multiple complex projects a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the future of drug discovery as a Supervisory Chemist, overseeing clinical materials and managing large-scale drug preparation contracts. Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure quality and s...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.