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 *

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...

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  •   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

$215K - $240K *

Shape the future of commercial operations by leading strategy, workflows, and data integration. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance brand performance and drive operational excellence across cro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $238K *

Empower patient care by collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize specialty medication use, enhance communication, and improve patient outcomes through effective education and care planning...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $199K *

Engineer innovative solutions in nuclear energy and security by developing modeling techniques and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance safeguards and performance in nuclear facilitie...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $129K *

Unlock potential by leading ingredient science and regulatory initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance and innovation in the food and beverage sector, while safeguarding prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Engage in the design and execution of mouse studies to evaluate therapeutic candidates, employing pharmacokinetics and safety data to guide decision-making on next steps in research and development...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for Chemicals, Gases, and Energy. Lead negotiations, optimize costs, and enhance supplier relationships while supporting sustainability initiatives and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic sourcing and supplier management for Chemicals, Gases, and Energy sectors. Drive multi-year category strategies, optimize costs, and enhance supplier relationships while ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Innovate procurement strategies for Chemicals, Gases, and Energy sectors. Lead supplier negotiations, manage relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $136K *

Join a dedicated team to support the Veteran community by managing outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring medication safety, and enhancing patient care through education and quality assurance initiati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $170K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance asset reliability and maintenance standards across multiple manufacturing sites, driving continuous improvement and optimizing lifecycle costs through effective r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by applying engineering principles and lean methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process reliability and reduce variability in the product...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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

$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

$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

$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...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.