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 *

Provide comprehensive IV pharmacy services, managing compounding and dispensing while supervising personnel. Ensure quality and compliance in infusion therapy support to enhance patient care and colla...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in advancing analytical development strategies for small molecule drug substances and products, ensuring compliance and quality across the product lifecycle while collaborating with cr...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive safe and effective medication therapy by providing clinical and distributive pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with regulations while supervising staff and maintaining accurate records in a...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading engineering and maintenance teams to enhance production performance, drive compliance, and foster continuous improvement in a dynamic pharmaceutical environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage customers by delivering exceptional pharmacy services while ensuring compliance with regulations. Inspire associates to maintain a clean, safe environment and achieve sales goals through effect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the customer experience by leading a pharmacy team to deliver exceptional service, ensuring compliance with regulations, and achieving sales goals while maintaining a safe and welcoming enviro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Empower a customer-centric pharmacy environment by ensuring compliance, enhancing service quality, and achieving sales goals while fostering a safe and welcoming atmosphere for both customers and asso...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading a pharmacy team to deliver exceptional service, ensuring compliance with regulations, and achieving sales goals while fostering a safe and welcoming environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$154K - $242K *

Lead strategic initiatives in drug product development, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and business performance while...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $158K *

Champion patient care by overseeing pharmacy operations, ensuring safe medication dispensing, and providing professional counseling. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional service an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Help us elevate patient care by utilizing your pharmacy expertise to provide exceptional service, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing team productivity through effective comm...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic pharmacy team to deliver exceptional patient care, manage medication dispensing, and ensure regulatory compliance, while fostering a collaborative and efficient p...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join our pharmacy team to deliver exceptional patient care while ensuring safe medication dispensing and compliance with regulations. Your expertise will enhance pharmacy operations and patient experi...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape pharmaceutical care in a community practice setting, ensuring safe and effective drug therapy. Collaborate with healthcare teams, oversee pharmacy technicians, and support clinical initiatives w...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$64K - $105K *

Innovate in cancer research by leading projects, developing protocols, and disseminating findings. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance survivorship outcomes and contribute to impactful studie...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Explore a strategic leadership role focused on developing omnichannel engagement strategies that connect media, analytics, and customer experiences, driving measurable outcomes for healthcare brands a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $269K *

Join a team that pioneers in silico safety assessment, leveraging AI/ML and multi-omics data to enhance drug discovery. Drive scientific innovation and communication across multidisciplinary teams to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative supply chain solutions by leading operational collaboration with Amazon. Drive efficiency in planning, forecasting, and replenishment while enhancing cross-functional partnerships t...

1 week ago

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

$141K - $220K *

Shape market strategies and drive growth in critical minerals by identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and fostering partnerships. Collaborate across teams to translate insights into a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $168K *

Drive the future of pharmacy operations by managing Medicaid programs, ensuring high-quality care, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and compliance in a fast-pa...

Reposted yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the market presence of Chorus by owning positioning, messaging, and launch governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft strategies that enhance product perception and drive insig...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in pharmacy operations by collaborating with teams to enhance service quality, ensure compliance, and optimize workflow in a non-retail environment dedicated to long-term care and sen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate laboratory operations by leading a skilled team, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Foster a culture of safety and quality while managing resources and collaborating cros...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $338K *

Lead the charge in advancing chemical reactivity prediction through innovative modeling and experimental integration. Oversee a high-impact initiative aimed at transforming reaction outcomes with a fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $264K *

Empower innovation in drug discovery by leading toxicology projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective study execution and data interpretation for new pharmaceutical candid...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.