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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$114K - $149K *

Elevate your career by ensuring safe and efficient pharmacy operations, providing exceptional customer service, and mentoring pharmacy interns while adhering to regulatory standards and achieving fina...

3 days ago

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

$114K - $149K *

Deliver exceptional pharmacy services by processing prescriptions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing outstanding customer care while training pharmacy staff and managing inventory ef...

3 days ago

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

$70K - $97K *

Drive process improvements by identifying root causes and enhancing supplier performance. Utilize advanced statistical tools and the scientific method to optimize manufacturing quality, cost, and safe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $120K *

Drive innovative radiochemical processes by leading isotope production and recycling experiments. Ensure safety compliance, operate sophisticated instruments, and contribute to groundbreaking research...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $150K *

Contribute to the development and improvement of raw materials for innovative food products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality while supporting business contin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$191K - $233K *

Elevate supply chain transformation by leading process excellence, digital initiatives, and data governance. Drive compliance and continuous improvement across the organization, enhancing decision-mak...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $89K *

Shape the future of production by leading a dynamic team, ensuring safety and quality standards while optimizing workflow and resources to meet daily production goals in a fast-paced environment...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $222K *

Champion the engineering that transforms molecules into manufacturable drug products, leading process development and scale-up for late-stage clinical and commercial programs, ensuring compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D by leading projects in chemistry and formulation development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create new products and platforms while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $94K *

Shape the future of biomanufacturing by executing and analyzing downstream pilot experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing processes whil...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's advancing biologic therapies by leading purification campaigns and optimizing strategies for antibody-based candidates. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation and enhanc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K *

Transform your career by providing essential pharmaceutical care, ensuring medication safety, and enhancing patient outcomes through expert dispensing and clinical services while adhering to regulator...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $333K *

Lead the charge in advancing analytical laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and performance across multiple modalities. Drive innovation in analytical technologies while fostering a high-perfor...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $174K *

Explore innovative techniques in biomarker assay development to enhance oncology research, collaborating across various therapeutic modalities while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodolog...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $172K *

Transform mechanical engineering practices by leading process improvements, ensuring reliability, and driving maintenance strategies within chemical manufacturing, while mentoring team members for opt...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Support and optimize daily warehouse operations by leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Lead the charge in shaping global Regulatory CMC strategies for synthetic moieties in ADCs, ensuring compliance and successful delivery of regulatory milestones across product development and lifecycl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $325K *

Deliver innovative material characterization techniques to revolutionize the intersection of AI and physical sciences, enhancing rapid discovery and high-throughput screening within a dynamic research...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $103K *

Advance manufacturing processes by troubleshooting, analyzing, and optimizing operations. Collaborate on equipment design and compliance initiatives while leading projects to enhance efficiency and sa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $103K *

Unlock potential by enhancing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting operations, and leading cross-functional projects to optimize production efficiency and safety while ensuring compliance with ind...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $156K *

Transform the future of biologics manufacturing by providing engineering oversight and support for downstream purification processes, ensuring successful technology transfer and process optimization a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $321K *

Transform safety assessment in drug development by leading innovative preclinical strategies in Neuroscience and CVRM portfolios. Collaborate cross-functionally and drive strategic initiatives to addr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative extrusion processes by collaborating across teams to develop scalable manufacturing solutions, ensuring product integrity and compliance while optimizing lifecycle performance and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by ensuring safe medication dispensing and patient counseling. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance therapy outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulations and supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Drive technical excellence and collaborate with teams to optimize, validate, and ensure compliance in manufacturing processes for Rx, OTC, and cosmetic products across the product lifecycle...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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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