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 *

Lead a dynamic pharmacy team to enhance patient care, oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive innovative practices while fostering a collaborative environment and achieving operational target...

Bonnyville, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to lead pharmacy operations, ensuring safe medication use and compliance while driving innovation and performance improvement in a collaborative environment focused on quality pati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Transform pharmacy operations by providing strategic leadership across multiple facilities, optimizing medication practices, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation to enhance patient care and ope...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development, managing projects from concept to commercialization while collaborating with clients and suppliers to enhance product offerings and ensure regulatory...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by providing technical expertise in process engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize refinery performance, enhance safety, and drive reliability improveme...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$133K - $172K *

Drive impactful process development for Lentivirus manufacturing, utilizing advanced scientific principles to create scalable and cost-effective purification methods. Collaborate with multidisciplinar...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower the health of patients by providing crucial pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, immunization support, and patient counseling, while adhering to regulations and ensuring accurat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing vital vaccine administration and pharmacy support services. Engage with patients while ensuring adherence to stringent pharmacy regulations. Shape the future of health by...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of a high-impact leadership role, guiding and developing engineering teams while fostering customer relationships, driving business growth, and ensuring operational excellence in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $160K *

Optimize patient care by overseeing pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. Engage with pharmacy technicians while processing home delivery prescription orders in a highly automa...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $104K *

Lead the charge in innovative packaging solutions, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance packaging design and functionality, making a sign...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $104K *

Optimize packaging solutions by developing specifications, testing designs, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance functionality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, driving innovation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Unlock strategic insights and drive procurement excellence by leading complex analyses, influencing sourcing decisions, and mentoring junior analysts within a global framework. Collaborate cross-funct...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in pharmacy practice by managing operations, enhancing customer service, and leading a dedicated team. Ensure compliance with regulations while maximizing financial performance and pr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$141K - $231K *

Innovate in synthetic chemistry by designing multi-step routes for drug candidates, optimizing processes for yield and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage advanced technologie...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate analytical development by optimizing and transferring methods for protein therapeutics. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success while serving as a subject matter expert in CE and U...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer your career in procurement by driving strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational excellence. Lead impactful initiatives, optimize costs, and empower a high-performing team while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $138K *

Drive innovation and product development within a collaborative team, leading R&D initiatives to align with market demands and business goals. Lead research teams to create viable solutions, manage re...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $184K *

Elevate product innovation by leading technical design strategies for fresh pet food, bridging food science and engineering to create scalable, high-quality solutions that set industry standards and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive optimal clinical outcomes by delivering integrated pharmaceutical services, ensuring effective drug distribution and clinical support in a dynamic healthcare environment...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise integrations by defining architecture and best practices for SAP and non-SAP systems. Lead design and ensure high performance, scalability, and governance in integrat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee pharmacy operations ensuring high standards of patient care, compliance, and staff management. Foster quality assurance and customer service, while leading a team in a retail environment to op...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K *

Transform innovation by leveraging your PhD in Materials Science to develop cutting-edge material solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and sustainability in a dynamic R&D...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of pharmacy services by delivering compassionate care and expert consultation. Lead a dynamic team in medication management, patient education, and clinical services, while ensuring c...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Serve as a compassionate pharmacy consultant, providing patient education and clinical healthcare services while ensuring medication safety and regulatory compliance. Lead and mentor a pharmacy team i...

3 weeks ago

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

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.