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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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring safe medication practices and delivering exceptional patient care through clinical services, regulatory compliance, and effective pharmacy operations while lea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer a dynamic regional legislative program, managing state regulatory monitoring, coalition support, and member outreach to enhance legislative outcomes and strengthen industry influence...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $254K *

Transform drug product development by leading small molecule formulation for clinical trials. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful scale-up and GMP compliance, driving innovation from e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's passionate about transforming complex scientific data into engaging communications. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver high-quality medical content and strategies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion medication management services to enhance patient outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring safe and effective medication use while optimizing therapy for chronic...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge synthetic methodologies in a collaborative research environment. Drive innovation and optimization in high-throughput experiments to enhance compound librar...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Join us to ensure compliance and quality in the dynamic world of biopharmaceutical production. Enhance your skills by analyzing critical samples and supporting laboratory operations while adhering to...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes in pharmaceuticals, focusing on safety, efficiency, and quality. Utilize engineering principles for optimization and process improvements, while...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$186K - $233K *

Lead computational support for drug discovery, guiding compound design and optimization. Collaborate across teams to set priorities, resolve challenges, and advance innovative strategies in computatio...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $162K *

Join a team that advances wood product technologies through innovation and testing. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to enhance product performance and safety across diverse markets while dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$94K - $122K *

Transform public health initiatives by leading complex programs, collaborating with experts, and enhancing responses to infectious diseases. Drive strategic communications and ensure high-quality outc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $102K *

Elevate innovation by developing and optimizing surface-modified membranes for advanced filtration applications in semiconductor manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive produ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Champion advanced GC and GC/MS technologies, leading method development and troubleshooting while supporting multiple projects and teams to enhance data quality and operational efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $135K *

Advance your career by ensuring critical medication delivery in long-term care. Collaborate within a skilled pharmacy team to uphold safety and efficiency, while enhancing patient care and managing ph...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $143K *

Shape the future of patient care by overseeing the accurate dispensing of medications. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure compliance and quality, while utilizing your expertise in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead formulation development from discovery to clinical stages, translating compounds into scalable processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategy, solve challenges, and ensure q...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming pilot processes into scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in process design and hands-on equipment operation while nurturing safety and quality in a dynamic star...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $331K *

Transform the future of drug development by leading DMPK strategies and regulatory submissions. Drive quality and compliance across therapeutic areas, ensuring robust nonclinical packages and influenc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Transform drug development by leading DMPK strategies, ensuring robust regulatory submissions, and influencing portfolio decisions across therapeutic areas while mentoring future leaders in a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Champion drug development by leading DMPK strategies and regulatory submissions. Drive quality and compliance across therapeutic areas, influencing portfolio decisions and mentoring future leaders in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $331K *

Join a team that's shaping drug development strategies and regulatory submissions. As a leader in DMPK, you'll ensure high-quality filings and influence portfolio decisions across therapeutic areas, d...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Develop and advance chemical processes by designing, testing, and commissioning equipment for a new manufacturing facility. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure safe and efficient operations whil...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $127K *

Engage customers by providing advanced technical support and solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and drive project success. Utilize lab testing and project management sk...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.