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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$135K - $168K *

Inspire excellence as a Staff Pharmacist by improving patient health, leading pharmacy operations, and ensuring compliance while fostering a culture of care within your team. Elevate patient experienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $168K *

Unlock your potential as a Staff Pharmacist, leading pharmacy operations and enhancing patient care. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure safety, support patient health, and navigate the evolving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $158K *

Elevate your career by leading pharmacy operations, ensuring patient care excellence, and coaching team members. Support medication management and compliance while enhancing patient interactions in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$214K - $337K *

Shape the future of mass spectrometry and pharmacology through scientific leadership, guiding assay development, and fostering collaboration to drive impactful drug discovery across multidisciplinary...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative scientific research in Clinical Pharmacology to achieve project goals. Lead PK/PD initiatives, develop new techniques, and integrate the latest regulatory advances into clinical dev...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $175K *

Lead the charge in client partnerships while driving strategic growth and team development. Utilize your expertise to deliver impactful insights and solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment, en...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $156K *

Transform patient care by delivering expert pharmaceutical services in a warm, community-driven pharmacy. Contribute to a supportive team environment and foster positive relationships with patients an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the accounting operations by managing the general ledger, preparing financial statements, and supporting audits. Collaborate effectively across departments to ensure compliance with acco...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $126K *

Drive the development of a new supply chain function, overseeing order management from placement to installation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create an integrated view of supplier relat...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $97K *

Transform laboratory operations by ensuring optimal performance of complex analytical equipment through calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to uphold compliance and e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of research by driving innovative solutions and data analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance methodologies, troubleshoot issues, and communicate insights effectively, all wh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing upstream cell culture processes, supporting technology transfers, and collaborating with clients to enhance project outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $135K *

Unlock potential by overseeing pharmaceutical services, ensuring quality care, and supporting clinical functions in a dynamic hospital environment. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our high-throughput Research Operations team by leveraging your scientific expertise and troubleshooting skills. Contribute to innovative laboratory workflows and drive efficien...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Optimize refinery and petrochemical processes using AI models. Collaborate with clients to scope, implement, and train teams on advanced optimization strategies, ensuring seamless integration and perf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Transform packaging compliance by executing EPR programs, ensuring regulatory adherence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and business continuity in North...

1 week ago

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

$319K - $389K *

Lead the charge in unifying pharmacy strategy across a complex health system, ensuring medication safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while driving innovation and equity in patie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of production engineering by optimizing operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, safety, and reliability in a key...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K *

Drive advanced research in high-throughput metal degradation monitoring, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop automated platforms and integrate electrochemical techniques for innovat...

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $101K *

Champion the efficiency of warehouse operations by managing resources, supervising teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and elevate customer ser...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $101K *

Elevate operational efficiency by overseeing daily logistics and warehouse management. Lead and develop teams, ensuring optimal resource deployment and execution of supply chain processes while drivin...

North York, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Empower healthcare teams by collaborating with prescribers and nurses to ensure accurate medication management. Utilize your clinical expertise in a supportive, fast-paced environment focused on patie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Manage market authorization strategies for medicinal products, ensuring compliance and regulatory integrity within the Canadian pharmaceutical landscape through effective submissions and agency intera...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of solid rocket motor technology, leading the formulation and scale-up of energetic materials. Drive innovation in manufacturing processes while ensuring safety and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Inspire and lead a team of ML engineers to develop innovative models for chemistry and process optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex product requirements into actionable en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.