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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$156K - $214K *

Lead the charge in preformulation and pharmaceutical development, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise across drug development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Process Engineer, supporting local and remote project teams. You'll develop essential engineering deliverables, collaborate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of process engineering by supporting diverse projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions in t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Lead external drug product development initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across teams and CDMOs. Drive technical strategies, manage risks, and mentor junior scientists to advance biologic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower regulatory excellence by managing promotional materials compliance across global markets, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies, while aligning with strategic business objectives in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the Process Analytical Technology (PAT) function, driving strategy and integration of in-process analytical technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure regu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $211K *

Drive analytical development and innovation for linker payloads in antibody-drug conjugates. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance clinical trials and regulatory submissions, ensuring sc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by joining our dedicated pharmacy team, focusing on NICU and maternal health. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective medication therapy and enhance...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower exceptional customer experiences by leading a pharmacy team to deliver outstanding service, ensuring compliance with regulations, and achieving sales goals while fostering a safe and welcoming...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $200K *

Champion commercial manufacturing excellence by leading technical operations, ensuring on-time delivery of drug products and APIs, and collaborating with regulatory teams to meet compliance and perfor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K *

Shape the future of clinical research by leading statistical analysis teams, ensuring data integrity, and supervising staff. Drive innovative methodologies and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $148K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and engage with customers to en...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and maintaining a safe, organized pharmacy environment. Drive sales and ensure compliance with regulations while inspiring associates to...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic pharmacy team to enhance patient care, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while fostering a collaborative environment and driving innovative practices for improved service d...

Nanaimo, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $358K *

Transform the future of geriatrics research by leading innovative studies, mentoring emerging scientists, and securing funding to advance knowledge in aging and palliative care. Collaborate with a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $179K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Scientist, driving biologics characterization through advanced mass spectrometry methods. Collaborate on assay development and deliver high-quality data to support deci...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $175K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Quantum Computational Materials Scientist, guiding research efforts in quantum applications for materials science. Lead initiatives, promote collaboration, and contribute...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $170K *

Advance your career by managing pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering patient relationships in a supportive community environment. Lead a dedicated team while enhancing patient care...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee materials management operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Lead daily activities, conduct risk assessments, and foster a culture of accountability whi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $137K *

Join a dynamic neurobiology team to advance neuroscience research through innovative in vivo and ex vivo studies. Collaborate across functions to validate targets and develop therapeutics for neuropsy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Discover a pivotal role in establishing enterprise data stewardship standards, leading cross-domain collaboration, and ensuring consistency in planning data definitions and accountability across funct...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $219K *

Collaborate across functions to establish and maintain enterprise data stewardship standards, ensuring clarity of definitions, roles, and accountability while driving consensus on shared planning conc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading laboratory and pilot plant projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Manage budgets, coordinate teams, and drive successful outcomes through effective co...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Support operational excellence by leveraging engineering principles and data analytics to enhance manufacturing efficiency, safety, and profitability while collaborating across teams to implement sust...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K *

Deliver accurate medication dispensing and clinical consultation while supervising support staff. Ensure compliance with regulations and promote effective drug therapy in a collaborative healthcare en...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.