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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$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to ensure compliance and enhance quality by leading investigation teams, managing CAPA processes, and driving operational excellence across pharmaceutical manufacturing in a high-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing financial integrity and reporting accuracy across departments while supervising the Corporate Accounting team and guiding impactful budget-related decisions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through clinical pharmacy expertise. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication use for diverse patient populations while me...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic clinical pharmacy team that collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care across various specialties, ensuring safe and effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $119K *

Transform engineering practices by developing and validating GMP test methods for combination products, ensuring quality and reliability while managing multiple projects to enhance manufacturing proce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of peptide development by driving innovative synthetic processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance clinical candidates from pre-clinical to clinical stages...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Lead the visual narrative of client brands by delivering exceptional design solutions across multiple channels. Collaborate with diverse teams to uphold high standards and participate in innovative pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Develop and evaluate innovative coatings and adhesives, leveraging polymer chemistry and light-management applications to enhance product performance and meet customer needs in a collaborative environ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $130K *

Manage quality control and analytical development for microbial products, ensuring compliance with specifications and leading assay validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product qualit...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing analytical methods for extractables and leachables analysis. Utilize mass spectrometry and chromatography to drive innovation in method development and validation, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative products in animal nutrition. Engage in challenging research projects, utilizing advanced formulation chemistry to drive next-generation solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing protein purification processes and diagnostics. Collaborate with scientists to develop robust systems, troubleshoot challenges, and present findings that driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor to operational excellence, driving process improvements and capital projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment while supporting safe and efficient produ...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing pharmacy operations, enhancing patient care, and leading a dedicated team in a community-focused environment. Embrace innovation and build lasting relat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming retail pharmacy operations. Lead a dynamic team, manage pharmacy functions, and enhance patient care through innovative practices and exceptional customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of sterile compounding by leading quality initiatives and improving operational standards across health care settings, ensuring compliance with regulations and excellence in medicatio...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing and category management for logistics services. Drive value creation and operational excellence through supplier engagement, contract management, and dat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and management of Medication Safety and Quality programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient care across all service areas. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to opt...

1 week ago

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

$313K - $348K *

Lead the charge in shaping global regulatory strategies for innovative gene therapies, ensuring compliance and successful submissions while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive pharmacy services in a collaborative healthcare environment, ensuring safe medication management and patient education while supporting multidisciplinary t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $172K *

Empower the future of procurement by shaping strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cross-functional partnerships, and optimizing supply chain effectiveness to deliver sustainable materials across di...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading supply chain operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, procurement strategy, and vendor performance across multiple locations while maintaining compliance with quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Support and enhance patient care by ensuring safe, effective medication management while collaborating with healthcare teams. Provide clinical drug information and maintain compliance with pharmacy re...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team in strategically optimizing global outsourcing activities for project development while ensuring compliance with GMP standards and enhancing communication with internal and external stakeh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality excellence through meticulous document control, product release oversight, and data analysis, while fostering a collaborative environment to drive cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.