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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$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...

4 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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

3 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

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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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

$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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of patient care by optimizing medication therapy, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance safety and efficacy in pharmaceutical practices while ser...

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

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and excellence from startup to closeout. Mentor a team of professionals while managing IRB submissions, documentation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading polymer processing innovations, optimizing operations, and driving safety and compliance. Oversee trials, manage resources, and develop talent while ensuring al...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead product evaluations for acquisitions and partnerships, driving market validation and technology diligence. Build a dedicated team to enhance our inorganic growth strategy and ensure ti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Shape patient care by delivering compassionate pharmacy services, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards to elevate patient health and wellness...

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in preclinical pharmacology studies, managing multiple biologic programs, and ensuring rigorous data analysis to advance candidates for bone health therapies thro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $125K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading warehouse efficiency, managing logistics, and optimizing inventory. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and compliance while achieving financial objec...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $234K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing through technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration. Drive process excellence and implement cutting-edge technologies to e...

3 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.