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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$130K - $145K *
Lead the charge in ensuring accurate medication dispensing and compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborative team environment and maintaining high standards of patient safety and service...
1 week ago
$135K *
Engage in impactful pharmacy operations by ensuring accurate medication dispensing, compliance with regulations, and optimizing patient safety while leading a dedicated team and fostering relationship...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Scientist I, Analytical Sciences
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of analytical development by leading innovative methods for synthetic molecules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug characterization and regulatory submissions, e...
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Maintenance First Line Supervisor
$85K - $134K *
Champion maintenance excellence by leading and mentoring teams, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Drive performance metrics and foster collaboration across department...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform food science into innovative solutions by collaborating with scientists, developing applications, and providing technical taste support in a dynamic laboratory environment...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver innovative solutions in food science by developing and evaluating applications. Collaborate with color scientists, provide customer support, and engage in sensory evaluations in a dynamic lab...
2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Quality Control
$95K - $115K *
Unlock the potential of quality control by conducting critical testing and validation. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improveme...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining quality control in the fragrance industry. You'll lead the development of a comprehensive QC program, ensuring raw materials and finished products meet the highest standa...
6 days ago
Principal Scientist - Materials Science
$106K - $176K *
Champion innovative solid-state chemistry solutions to advance drug development, leading multidisciplinary teams to define optimal drug substance forms and particle properties, ensuring successful mar...
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Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in pharmaceutical product development, driving formulation and process innovation from early stages to clinical manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project exe...
1 week ago
Senior Scientist II, Analytical Development
$170K - $212K *
Shape the future of analytical development by leading operations, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive drug product manufacturing and R&D initiatives...
1 week ago
Pharmacy Manager - $15,000 sign on bonus
$108K - $153K *
Take ownership of pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance and optimal performance. Lead a dedicated team while providing patient care and managing financial and personnel functions to meet regulatory...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Analyze and ensure compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) by developing tracking systems, coordinating with partners, and troubleshooting data discrepancies to maintain regulatory...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance quality care through comprehensive medication management for residents, while ensuring compliance, overseeing pharmacy operations, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient ou...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a Pharmacy Services team to enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and foster strong partnerships. This role combines leadership and strategic oversight to...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion patient care by managing prescription fulfillment and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. Ensure accurate dispensing and enhance patient outcomes through expert medication...
3 weeks ago
$97K - $152K *
Lead the charge in managing substantial capital projects from inception to operation, ensuring effective engineering and construction processes while collaborating across teams to enhance plant effici...
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$95K - $115K *
Optimize material lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while driving strategic decisions in a fast-paced, regulated environment...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Collaborate to lead cross-functional material lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dynamic, regulated environment. Drive strategic initiatives in BOM management, re...
1 week ago
Associate Scientist III, Parenteral Drug Product Development
$77K - $100K *
Lead the development of innovative parenteral formulations and processes in a collaborative environment, contributing to the pharmaceutical pipeline by executing experiments, managing projects, and en...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Accelerate drug discovery progress by partnering with global biopharma leaders. Leverage your expertise in antibody engineering and AI to enhance user experiences and guide scientific teams in harness...
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$110K - $130K *
Advance chemical manufacturing processes by leading development and scale-up initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful plant execution, addressing risks and optimizing operation...
2 days ago
Manager, Drug Product, Packaging
$143K - $178K *
Optimize packaging technical transfers, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement for commercial products and contract manufacturin...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Drive impactful strategies and narratives to support enterprise growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling pitch materials and facilitate workshops, ensuring clari...
Reposted 3 days ago
Research Scientist, Radiopharmacology
$81K - $150K *
Join a team that's advancing personalized medicine by conducting radiochemistry research. You'll perform radiolabeling, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product devel...
1 week ago
What types of chemist jobs can I find on Ladders?
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?
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?
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?
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.
How can I find chemist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.