Exclusive Research Scientist Jobs over $100,000

Welcome to the Ladders’ Research Scientist jobs category, your gateway to discover and apply for high paying jobs in the lucrative world of scientific research.

What is a Research Scientist?

A Research Scientist is a professional who conducts and evaluates complex experiments, tests, and research on different subjects, primarily to advance knowledge in their specific field.

Skills Needed

Key skills for research scientists include analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, dexterity, logical-thinking, time management, and expertise in scientific principles.

How to Become One

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field is required to become a Research Scientist. A master’s or doctoral degree might be necessary for advanced positions.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$254K - $290K *

The Research Scientist at Meta Platforms, Inc. is responsible for performing research and developing solutions to complex software and hardware problems. This role involves designing optimization algo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

The Research Scientist will work in the Center for Computational Medicine and Clinical Artificial Intelligence, focusing on developing frameworks for multi-modal clinical data and coding deep learning...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

The Research Scientist will join the Immune Profiling Platform at Huntsman Cancer Institute, focusing on advancing immunotherapy through immune microenvironment characterization. This role involves im...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

The Research Scientist position at IBM focuses on conducting cutting-edge research in natural language processing and developing prototype solutions to real-world problems. Candidates will collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

The Research Scientist at IBM will lead a team focused on the frequency control of quantum computing hardware, utilizing machine learning and optimization techniques to develop optimal frequency plans...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

The Research Scientist at IBM will focus on advancing quantum computing technologies by conducting experiments to improve qubit coherence and stability. The role requires a strong understanding of mat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

The Research Scientist position at IBM involves developing cutting-edge AI systems and novel hardware-algorithm co-design techniques to enhance AI model training and deployment. Candidates will collab...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $110K *

The Research Scientist 1 position at the Research Laboratory of Electronics focuses on advancing quantum optics, nonlinear photonics, and integrated quantum photonic circuits. The role involves leadin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $150K *

The Research Scientist 3 at MIT Sloan Initiative on the Digital Economy will lead high-impact research in AI, digital innovation, and open source software. This role involves designing research method...

Yesterday

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

$200K - $250K *

The Research Scientist role focuses on pioneering research in AI agentic supervision, developing autonomous AI systems that can evaluate other AI. Candidates will engage in state-of-the-art research a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

The Principal Research Scientist I will lead the development and deployment of advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance tissue image analysis and precision medicine. This role involves collabor...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

The Principal Research Scientist II will lead a team of chemists in the design and synthesis of macrocyclic peptides aimed at advancing low dose drug candidates within AbbVie's drug discovery pipeline...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$56K - $173K *

The Research Scientist in Central Applied Science will leverage expertise in quantitative methods to drive impactful research and innovation at Meta. This role involves working with large datasets, de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $173K *

The Research Scientist in Central Applied Science will leverage expertise in quantitative methods to drive impactful research and innovation at Meta. This role involves working with large datasets, de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

The Research Associate will support pioneering research in developing next-generation cell and gene therapies for brain-computer interfaces and optogenetic vision restoration. This role involves perfo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $98K *

The Senior Research Scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine will lead research on the causes of somatic mutations in human tissues and their impact on cancer development. This role involves condu...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

The Senior Research Scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine will oversee the HERO portfolio, providing analytical support for a major health policy initiative in New York State. The role involves...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

The Research Scientist is responsible for directing research activities in a laboratory setting, including preparing grant proposals, supervising research staff, and publishing findings in peer-review...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $100K *

The Research Scientist is responsible for conducting and analyzing research activities in a laboratory setting, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with research policies. This role involv...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $120K *

The Research Scientist is responsible for directing the research activities of a laboratory, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with research policies. This role involves preparing and present...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

As a Research Scientist at OpenAI, you will develop innovative machine learning techniques and advance the research agenda of your team while collaborating with peers across the organization. The role...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

The Staff Scientist will lead the chemical biology efforts in the Therapeutic Core Facility at the Center for Chemical Biology and Therapeutics. This role involves designing and performing experiments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

The Staff Scientist will co-lead a research program focused on the biology of rare blood cancers, collaborating with the Principal Investigator and other researchers. Responsibilities include designin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $118K *

The Research Scientist will join the CVI innovation team to identify and evaluate novel contact lens and ophthalmic interventions. Responsibilities include designing and conducting clinical trials, an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $118K *

The Research Scientist will join the CVI innovation team to identify and evaluate novel contact lens and ophthalmic interventions. This role involves designing and conducting clinical trials, analyzin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the minimum qualification to be a Research Scientist?question toggle

    The minimum qualification to become a Research Scientist is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field. However, a master’s or doctoral degree might be necessary for advanced positions.

  • What skills are required for a Research Scientist job?question toggle

    Key skills for a Research Scientist include analytical skills, detail-oriented approach, dexterity, logical-thinking, and time management. They also need to have a good grasp of scientific principles relevant to their field.

  • What does a Research Scientist do?question toggle

    A Research Scientist conducts and evaluates complex experiments, tests, and research on different subjects, primarily to advance knowledge in their specific field.