Find chemist jobs for experienced professionals on Ladders. Explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, materials science, manufacturing, and research. Whether you specialize in analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, formulation, or process development, discover roles where your scientific expertise can make an impact.
Chemists study the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. Depending on their specialty and industry, they may design experiments, develop and test products, analyze samples, improve manufacturing processes, or translate research findings into practical applications. Senior chemists often lead projects, guide laboratory teams, interpret complex data, and collaborate with colleagues in engineering, quality, regulatory affairs, and product development.
Chemistry careers span a wide range of disciplines. Common specialties include analytical chemistry, organic and medicinal chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer and materials chemistry, and biochemistry. Job titles may include senior chemist, research chemist, analytical chemist, medicinal chemist, formulation scientist, and principal scientist. The responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer, field, and level of seniority.
Employers commonly look for a strong foundation in chemistry, hands-on laboratory experience, and the ability to plan experiments and communicate results. Depending on the role, useful skills may include spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, method development, chemical synthesis, statistical analysis, and laboratory safety. Advanced positions may require a master’s degree or PhD, a record of research, specialized technical expertise, or experience leading teams and projects.
Chemists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, chemical manufacturers, consumer goods, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and academic or nonprofit research. Opportunities may focus on discovering new compounds, improving product performance, ensuring quality, supporting regulatory requirements, or scaling processes from the laboratory to production.
Browse chemist jobs on Ladders to find opportunities suited to your experience and career goals. Review job requirements, compare roles by specialty and seniority, and explore vetted professional positions that meet Ladders’ $100,000-or-more salary focus.
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Lead the charge in optimizing laboratory operations, ensuring timely analysis and quality results while supervising technicians and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic environment...
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Transform the chemical landscape by leading product strategy and launches. As a key player, you'll bridge technical data and commercial execution, ensuring flawless integration across teams while driv...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform peptide synthesis processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful research projects in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to innovate and support both...
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Remote | Chemistry Expert (PhD/Master's)
$100K - $120K *
Drive innovation by designing advanced chemistry problems and solutions. Collaborate with research teams to enhance AI evaluation workflows, ensuring clarity and rigor in scientific reasoning across p...
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$87K - $120K *
Advance peptide process development by driving research, optimization, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions for peptide manufacturing and expand capabil...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate patient care by ensuring safe and effective home infusion therapies. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve challenges, monitor drug therapy, and provide expert consultation, all...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate patient care by ensuring safe and effective home infusion therapies. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve challenges, monitor drug therapy, and provide expert consultation, all...
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Principal Scientist, Computational Chemistry
$165K - $190K *
Drive innovative drug design as an Experienced Computational Chemist, leveraging molecular modeling and data-driven insights to influence discovery programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams a...
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Senior Specialist, Compound Management
$93K - $128K *
Optimize research efficiency by managing chemical and biological samples. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sample integrity, accurate tracking, and timely distribution in a fast-paced...
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Hybrid Care/Compounding Pharmacist
$100K - $120K *
Support veterinarians and pet parents by managing prescriptions and compounding medications in a hybrid role. Balance remote care with in-person lab work to ensure timely, accurate service and uphold...
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Hybrid Care/Compounding Pharmacist
$100K - $120K *
Elevate the standard of veterinary care by bridging communication between clients and labs. Split your time between remote support and in-person compounding, ensuring timely medication delivery and hi...
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$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by optimizing chemical processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot challenges and support projects in manufacturing, treatment, and wa...
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Research Scientist (diffusion)
$150K - $180K *
Innovate in advanced diffusion models for text-to-video generation, leading research initiatives to improve quality and consistency, while collaborating with teams to integrate breakthroughs into prod...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Unlock potential by conducting rigorous testing of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance and quality through analytical techniques. Collaborate on method transfers and investigations to enhance...
1 week ago
$141K - $220K *
Strategize innovative sourcing strategies while leading cross-functional collaboration. Take charge of vendor management, risk assessments, and contract negotiations, fostering strong partnerships to...
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$88K - $105K *
Develop and optimize powder coating formulations, leveraging chemistry and R&D expertise. Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive product innovation in various a...
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$84K - $105K *
Accelerate progress at our R&D lab by developing innovative OTC and cosmetic formulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing multiple projects and ensuring compliance with industr...
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$116K - $149K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of developing innovative protein-based assays. Collaborate across disciplines to drive assay optimization and support cutting-edge multiomic products in a dynamic R...
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Principal Scientist, Process Chemistry
$197K - $230K *
Optimize synthetic processes for small-molecule manufacturing while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize advanced organic chemistry expertise to enhance efficiency and scalability in a l...
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Scientist I, Medicinal Chemistry
$119K - $149K *
Partner with us to drive innovative drug discovery as a key contributor in medicinal chemistry, designing and synthesizing biologically active compounds while collaborating with multidisciplinary team...
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$151K - $160K *
Innovate patient care by providing clinical medication management in collaboration with a primary care team. Enhance health outcomes through evidence-based strategies and exceptional service, ensuring...
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$75K - $120K *
Contribute to advanced research in radiochemistry by leading experiments to optimize isotope production and recycling processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety standards are met...
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$80K - $95K *
Join our team to ensure product quality through microbiological and analytical testing, compliance with GMP standards, and environmental monitoring, while contributing to the validation of life-saving...
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Research Investigator, Computational Chemistry
$180K - $210K *
Unlock your potential as a Computational Chemist, influencing drug discovery with expertise in molecular modeling and predictive insights. Collaborate with diverse teams, applying advanced design meth...
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Scientist II, Production Analytical Chemist (1st Shift)
$71K - $95K *
Elevate your career by analyzing and optimizing materials for critical semiconductor devices. Utilize your expertise in analytical chemistry while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-g...
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What types of chemist jobs can I find on Ladders?
You can explore professional chemist opportunities across specialties such as analytical, organic, medicinal, materials, and formulation chemistry. Available titles and openings vary by employer and location.
What qualifications do employers look for in chemists?
Requirements depend on the role. Many employers seek a degree in chemistry or a related field, laboratory or industry experience, and relevant technical skills. Senior research positions may require an advanced degree or specialized expertise.
Which industries hire chemists?
Chemists are employed in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, materials science, consumer products, energy, food and beverage, environmental services, government, and research organizations.
What skills are useful for senior chemist roles?
Senior roles may value expertise in experimental design, analytical instrumentation, chemical synthesis, data interpretation, documentation, laboratory safety, and cross-functional or team leadership. Specific needs vary by specialty.
How can I find chemist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.