Explore Scientist Jobs Paying $100K and More

Find scientist jobs that match your expertise and career goals on Ladders. Browse vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, academia, technology, energy, and other research-driven industries. From laboratory research to computational analysis and product development, scientist roles offer ways to solve complex problems and contribute to meaningful discoveries.

Scientist Roles and Specializations

Scientist job titles vary by discipline, seniority, and employer. Opportunities may include research scientist, senior scientist, principal scientist, staff scientist, clinical scientist, data scientist, computational scientist, and laboratory scientist. Specializations range from molecular biology, chemistry, and immunology to materials science, environmental science, and artificial intelligence. Review each job description to understand its focus, scope, and expectations.

Skills Employers Look For

Many scientist positions call for strong analytical thinking, experimental design, data interpretation, and clear technical communication. Depending on the role, employers may seek experience with laboratory methods, statistical analysis, programming, scientific instrumentation, regulatory standards, or cross-functional collaboration. Advanced degrees are common in research-focused roles, while relevant industry experience and specialized technical skills can also be important.

Scientist Salaries and Career Growth

Scientist compensation depends on factors such as specialty, experience, education, location, and industry. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities at this compensation level. Career paths can lead from associate or research scientist positions to senior, principal, or leadership roles, including research management and scientific strategy.

Find Your Next Scientist Job

Use Ladders to explore scientist jobs by specialization, location, and experience level. Compare role requirements, highlight the qualifications that align with each opening, and set up job alerts to stay informed about new opportunities. Whether you want to advance your research career or apply scientific expertise in industry, find roles that fit your next move.

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$101K - $154K *

Pioneer innovative research and product development initiatives, leading experimental design and execution. Collaborate with team members and manage direct reports to drive results, ensuring scientifi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K *

Lead the charge in tropical cyclone research, utilizing advanced satellite data to enhance forecasting and decision support systems. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative methodologies and se...

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1 week ago

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

$89K - $166K *

Innovate your career with a key role in lipid nanoparticle synthesis, optimizing formulations for nucleic acid delivery through hands-on laboratory work and collaborative cross-functional efforts to s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock innovative chemistry by executing and optimizing synthesis workflows to support drug development initiatives. Collaborate with a dynamic team on both solution-phase and solid-phase methods, dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $144K *

Drive innovative research in tropical cyclone science, leveraging satellite data and advanced algorithms to enhance forecasting and decision support systems. Collaborate with experts to develop cuttin...

5 days ago

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

$145K - $155K *

Join a team that's advancing therapeutic programs by designing and executing in vitro studies. Collaborate across disciplines to generate high-quality data that informs drug development for neurodegen...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $216K *

Elevate scientific advancements by independently developing vaccine and biotherapeutic formulations, analyzing data, and leading research projects, ensuring the integrity and innovation critical to cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead analytical studies, conduct experiments, and drive method validation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety regulations. Play a key role in supporting R&D projects and colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

5 days ago

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

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $320K *

Elevate your career as you drive innovative research in molecular biology, merging experimental design with computational insights to address complex biological challenges and contribute to transforma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage in pioneering research that challenges the limits of voice AI. Lead innovative projects from conception to production impact, collaborating with top-tier experts to drive transformative advance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting intelligent compliance systems by designing multi-agent frameworks and optimizing AI/ML pipelines. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance accuracy and ens...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $222K *

Transform the landscape of content understanding by leveraging applied machine learning to solve complex challenges, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance creator and viewer experiences through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing machine-learning solutions for biological datasets, integrating protein structures with phenotypic data, and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders. Drive innova...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $159K *

Develop and validate screening technologies to enhance nanoparticle delivery systems. Collaborate across disciplines to improve molecular technologies and drive scientific discoveries for therapeutic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $136K *

Shape nonclinical research by planning, executing, and analyzing studies that drive innovative product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality results and contribut...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative memory and learning research. Shape groundbreaking experiments and algorithms that improve AI capabilities and enrich product offerings for top tech c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $257K *

Elevate software engineering practices by modernizing legacy C/C++ systems, ensuring compliance with NSA security standards, and mentoring teams to adopt secure coding methodologies for high-assurance...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Engage in end-to-end peptide synthesis, ensuring quality control while troubleshooting and improving processes. This hands-on role allows you to closely oversee synthesis, purification, and characteri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product development by executing quality improvement initiatives and innovating beverage formulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, leveraging scientific methods and t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and optimize primary cell line derivation, culturing, and characterization in a dynamic team. Drive gene editing workflows and contribute to transformative research in a fast-paced environmen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful intelligence analysis by leveraging advanced imagery science techniques. Collaborate with teams to enhance situational awareness and support critical military operations through expert...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques, supporting impactful research through collaboration, data analysis, and innovative solutions in a fast-paced sci...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative preclinical studies by designing, analyzing, and reporting data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance understanding of models and drive scientific insights that...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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    Requirements depend on the specialty and seniority. Employers may look for an advanced degree, relevant research or industry experience, technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings. Review individual job descriptions for specific qualifications.

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