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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$260K - $290K *

Optimize enterprise software sales by developing strategies, managing campaigns, and building relationships. Engage with C-level stakeholders, ensuring pipeline success from lead to close, while drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $190K *

Innovate and drive advancements in FCC catalyst technologies through collaboration and market insights. Lead projects from concept to commercialization, contributing to cutting-edge solutions that mee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us in driving growth within the pharma industry by enhancing supplier relationships and optimizing product portfolios. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic insights and su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize product strategies and supplier relationships to drive growth in the lubricants and metal working fluids sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market insights and support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock patient safety and satisfaction as a Clinical Pharmacist, addressing drug-related issues and enhancing care quality in a dynamic hospital environment. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optim...

4 days ago

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

$124K - $146K *

Transform patient care by delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services in the ICU. Collaborate with medical staff to optimize drug therapy and ensure safe medication practices, while compounding an...

3 days ago

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

$131K *

Shape the future of patient care by preparing and managing chemotherapy medications, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting a collaborative healthcare team in a fast-paced environme...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Manage a team of medical writers to develop impactful scientific content, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive medical strategies and delivera...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Inspire associates, achieve sales goals, and maintain a safe, welcoming en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Elevate healthcare by delivering expert pharmacy consulting and clinical services. Lead a dedicated team as you educate patients on medication management, ensuring safety and compliance in a collabora...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead with compassion as you provide expert pharmacy consulting and clinical services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient health outcomes through medication management, education, and...

4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $178K *

Manage technical transfers and lifecycle activities for commercial products, ensuring compliance in manufacturing processes such as granulation and coating. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $344K *

Shape your career by leading patent and IP strategies within R&D, providing strategic counsel, managing patent portfolios, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance innovation and protect intell...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $344K *

Lead the charge in managing patent and IP activities within R&D, providing strategic counsel, building patent portfolios, and ensuring effective IP defense while collaborating with diverse teams and e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in analytical chemistry by leading a team focused on raw material, finished product, and stability testing. Ensure compliance, enhance laboratory capabilities, and foster continuous i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $155K *

Lead and inspire teams to drive innovative marketing strategies in healthcare, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while building strong client relationships in a fast-paced and ev...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in laboratory operations by supervising chemists, managing testing priorities, and maintaining compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$242K - $403K *

Contribute to the advancement of preclinical safety programs by applying your expertise in pharmacology and toxicology, ensuring effective communication across projects, and fostering collaborations w...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Deliver innovative product development by leading complex formulation projects. Utilize scientific expertise and strategic insights to drive meaningful advancements in Uncrustables® products while col...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of our innovative products by leading R&D in formulation development, addressing complex challenges, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize both technical and business outco...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Empower patient outcomes by delivering expert medication management, reviewing and dispensing medications while guiding pharmacy staff and ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality assessment...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer the future of biopharma product development by leading analytical teams, ensuring compliance, and driving quality in a dynamic environment. Mentor talent while managing client interactions and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee analytical process development of proteins, optimizing in-process assays and enhancing lab efficiencies while delivering data-driven support and insights to stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Develop and optimize engineering CapEx proposals, enhance productivity, and foster a positive work environment, while providing leadership and guidance for future growth in a dynamic manufacturing set...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$173K - $272K *

Drive excellence in biologics commercialization by leading process development, scale-up, and validation activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely and compliant product launches whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.