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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$104K - $149K *

Transform patient care by leading pharmacy operations, ensuring accurate medication dispensing, and providing exceptional service. Collaborate with healthcare providers and engage in community wellnes...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Optimize processes and enhance performance at a cutting-edge recycling facility. Lead engineering initiatives to improve metal recovery, develop operating strategies, and support plant commissioning w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by operating our facility, ensuring compliance, and leading community outreach. Enhance safety, quality assurance, and operational efficiency while developing strategic programs...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $152K *

Drive process excellence by providing technical expertise in manufacturing operations, enhancing safety, reliability, and productivity through effective control system management and continuous improv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Engage your expertise to lead analytical development for biopharma projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior scientists, and address complex challenges in antibody characterizat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $172K *

Lead the growth of key channel partnerships by enhancing relationships, driving revenue, identifying new opportunities, and executing strategic business plans to position the company as a trusted supp...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize sourcing strategies and drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance supplier relationships, reduce costs, and support long-term business goals. Collaborate across multiple locations to impl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $156K *

Drive process engineering excellence in polymer manufacturing, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimized production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient care as a Registered Pharmacist. Fill and verify prescriptions, counsel patients, and support pharmacy operations while promoting wellness programs an...

4 days ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Shape impactful insights through analytics, driving data-informed decisions for healthcare clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing performance and audience understanding...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $94K *

Elevate undergraduate and graduate education by teaching, mentoring, and conducting research in chemistry. Collaborate on diverse initiatives, cultivate an inclusive environment, and contribute to the...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead analytical excellence by mentoring a lab team and optimizing complex methods. Drive performance in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance and data integrity in environmental testing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion analytical excellence by leading complex methods and mentoring lab staff, ensuring high-quality results and compliance in a fast-paced environmental lab setting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative drug product development in a dynamic engineering team. Drive processes from concept to commercial readiness, enhancing transformational medicine manufacturing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of AI by designing and implementing advanced agentic systems and LLM-powered applications that enhance scientific research capabilities with a focus on developing reliable, produc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $126K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cell-based assays to drive discovery programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance platform growth and contribute to in vivo pharmacology activities, ens...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $145K *

Manage pharmacy operations, ensure compliance, and provide exceptional patient care while leading the pharmacy team and driving business growth. Contribute to a positive workplace culture and maintain...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical development for cell therapy programs, ensuring method validation, and authoring CMC content for regulatory submissions. Collaborate across teams to drive produc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in medication management by evaluating orders, ensuring accurate dispensing, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care in a dynamic long-term care pharmacy envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage in critical medication management, ensuring safe and effective therapy for patients. Collaborate with healthcare teams, oversee medication dispensing, and maintain compliance with regulations w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Lead transformative medical strategies, ensuring exceptional content and client relationships while guiding teams in a fast-paced environment to exceed expectations across diverse therapeutic areas...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Shape strategic medical projects by leveraging your scientific expertise to lead teams, develop high-quality content, and foster meaningful client relationships, all while thriving in a dynamic and ev...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Shape the future of healthcare communication by empowering teams to deliver impactful medical content, fostering strategic client relationships, and leading innovative cross-functional collaborations...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that shapes innovative medical strategies, driving excellence in healthcare content. Collaborate with experts, cultivate client relationships, and inspire teams to elevate project outcomes...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Lead strategic initiatives and inspire teams to create exceptional medical content while enhancing client partnerships. Thrive in a collaborative environment, managing projects across diverse therapy...

Reposted 3 days 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.