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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$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

1 week 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 1 week 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...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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

$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

1 week 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...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as you support innovative research in polymer chemistry and hybrid materials. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate advanced materials, contributing to...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $127K *

Unlock innovative solutions in formulation development, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create effective therapies for unmet medical needs. Engage in analytical characterization and meth...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define and design life sciences manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in facility layouts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex re...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

2 weeks ago

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

$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...

2 weeks ago

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

$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

$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...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

$108K - $130K *

Join a patient-focused team to provide expert pharmacy consultation, manage medication therapy, and ensure safety through compliance while mentoring new team members in a dynamic healthcare setting...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing production efficiency and quality. As a Production Supervisor, you'll lead operations, drive safety culture, and foster team development while ensuring compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $108K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading the development and execution of supply plans, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to meet custom...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Champion excellence in production operations by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring quality. Drive efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement while aligning with company g...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform life support systems for future space missions by simulating critical processes, evaluating advanced technologies, and ensuring optimal performance of environmental controls for NASA's innov...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.