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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$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $155K *

Drive innovation in chemical analyzers for semiconductor processes. Collaborate on commercial product design and validate analytical methods. Conduct experiments, document findings, and share results...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $262K *

Optimize safety assessments across drug development for multiple programs while integrating cross-functional scientific insights to enhance portfolio strategies and risk management decisions...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $163K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced chemical engineering solutions in nuclear technology. Collaborate across teams to ensure safety and compliance while supporting complex systems and processes, meet...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage all pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with laws and policies while maximizing financial performance and customer satisfaction. Lead staff training, inventory control, and clinical servic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $135K *

Elevate your career by ensuring safe, effective operations in a Nuclear Pharmacy. Collaborate with a dedicated team to dispense radiopharmaceuticals, oversee staff, and provide clinical support while...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Engage in strategic market development by transforming insights into actionable recommendations, driving growth in the lipids portfolio through collaboration, customer engagement, and innovative asses...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive laboratory excellence by leading product complaint investigations and supporting team training efforts. Utilize your expertise to oversee testing operations and ensure compliance while enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $146K *

Empower patient care by delivering expert clinical pharmacy services and operational support. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective medication management and enhance patient outc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Empower patient care by ensuring accurate medication management and safe specialty therapy. Collaborate closely with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional service and improve patient outcomes throug...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Optimize pharmacy operations by ensuring safe practices, reviewing prescriptions, and providing patient counseling. Collaborate with teams to manage drug therapies and oversee pharmacy technicians, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Empower patient care by ensuring safe pharmacy operations, reviewing prescriptions, and providing medication counseling. Collaborate with teams to optimize therapy management and enhance patient outco...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Optimize pharmacy operations by ensuring safe practices, reviewing prescriptions, and providing patient counseling. Collaborate with teams to manage drug therapies and oversee pharmacy technicians, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing patient care by ensuring safe, effective specialty infusion therapies. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance medication management and support clinical decision-ma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $137K *

Transform patient care by overseeing specialty medication management, ensuring safety and efficacy through expert review and collaboration with clinical teams. Your role directly impacts patient outco...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $146K *

Lead clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe, effective specialty infusion therapies. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes through medication management and operational supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the development of innovative chemical processes by optimizing existing routes and synthesizing key intermediates. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while maintaining safety and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare delivery by coordinating medication management, ensuring timely routes, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and safety. Bring your expertise to a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $186K *

Transform the future of patient care by ensuring safe, accurate delivery of radiopharmaceuticals. In this specialized role, you'll support critical medical decisions in a dynamic, regulated environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $290K *

Champion growth by developing best-in-class business practices, leading a high-performing new business team, managing pipeline opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships with leadership to dr...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $290K *

Join a growth-driven team to lead new business development initiatives, refine processes, and foster strategic partnerships. Drive impactful outcomes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while m...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's driving innovative business development in healthcare advertising. Lead the new business function, develop high-performing teams, and partner with leadership to enhance growth and c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $290K *

Deliver impactful growth strategies by leading business development and mentoring a high-performing team, while managing the full pipeline to drive revenue growth and ensure seamless onboarding and co...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $290K *

Join us to drive growth and innovation in business development. Lead strategic initiatives, develop high-performing teams and streamline processes to enhance client onboarding and engagement, ultimate...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $196K *

Unlock the potential of supply chains by shaping regional strategies, driving performance improvement, and collaborating with diverse teams to meet customer demands efficiently. Lead initiatives that...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.