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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$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic account management and customer service for large payor accounts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and fostering strong relationships within health plans and PBMs. Coll...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to strategic account management and customer service excellence. In this hybrid role, you'll oversee payor contracts, enhance relationships, and ensure seamless service de...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining specialty pharmacy management by providing strategic account oversight and enhancing customer relationships for large payor accounts. Drive operational excellence and ens...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the landscape of specialty pharmacy by managing key payor accounts, ensuring compliance, and enhancing customer relationships through strategic planning and effective service delivery...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock strategic account management for large payor clients, ensuring seamless service delivery and compliance with contractual obligations while fostering strong relationships and driving operational...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead pharmacy operations by ensuring compliance with regulations, supervising staff, and optimizing medication management. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and maintain safety...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive compliance and operational excellence in pharmacy practices, ensuring safe medication supply and staff supervision while adhering to state and federal regulations. Lead training initiatives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in label printing and packaging. Lead R&D projects from concept to commercialization, focusing on materials and technologies that enhance performance, sustainabil...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Optimize rubber material processes to enhance product quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct experiments, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $113K *

Pioneer the development of innovative nutrition products by optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across functions to ensure quality and efficiency from concept to commercialization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead analytical initiatives within a high-throughput testing team, driving biologics process development for late-stage clinical programs. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor junior scientists, and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $137K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support critical projects in a f...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic agency by leading complex client campaigns. Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $170K *

Elevate your career by overseeing regulatory compliance and clinical reviews in pharmacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to state and federal guidelines while enhancing ph...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $170K *

Champion regulatory compliance by overseeing clinical pharmacy activities, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance phar...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $170K *

Advance regulatory compliance in pharmacy services by overseeing clinical reviews, audits, and policy development. Collaborate with internal teams and external regulators to ensure adherence to state...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical development by leading process projects, optimizing formulations, and collaborating on advanced drug modalities while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement across a multi-site organization, driving cost efficiency, supplier management, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance and quality standards are...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Analyze and optimize biophysical characterization methods for viral vector analytics. Lead development and validation of analytical assays while supporting cross-functional collaborations in a cGMP en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $215K *

Transform synthetic processes for critical API manufacturing, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up and tech transfer in a cGMP environment. Drive innovation and compliance from...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative synthetic processes for critical APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure successful scale-up and commerc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative pharmacy practices. You'll deliver therapeutic recommendations, manage patient access, and ensure quality standards while coll...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient care by leading pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional customer service while supervising a dedicated team of pharmacy professionals...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$141K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive supply chain transformation by leveraging technology, streamlining processes, and improving data solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support commercial goals in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $119K *

Contribute to the production of PET radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. Engage in process development, optimization, and maintenance of radiochemistry equipment while collab...

4 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of chemist jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    You can explore professional chemist opportunities across specialties such as analytical, organic, medicinal, materials, and formulation chemistry. Available titles and openings vary by employer and location.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in chemists?question toggle

    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.

  • Which industries hire chemists?question toggle

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

  • What skills are useful for senior chemist roles?question toggle

    Senior roles may value expertise in experimental design, analytical instrumentation, chemical synthesis, data interpretation, documentation, laboratory safety, and cross-functional or team leadership. Specific needs vary by specialty.

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