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.

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$122K - $150K *

Transform business needs into AI-powered solutions by designing, developing, and deploying cloud-native applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure scalability, security, and reli...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $131K *

Deliver innovative ML and AI tools to enhance care for Medicaid patients. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to transform healthcare data into action-oriented solutions, aiming for improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $266K *

Unlock potential by leading and managing a dynamic R&D team focused on Space Remote Sensing and Data Science. Drive innovation, facilitate staff development, and ensure project deliverables align with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing disaster recovery strategies for IT services, ensuring high availability and resilience to support U.S. government operations globally, while meeting complian...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $190K *

Drive impactful health data research as a Principal Health Data Scientist, leading data science projects and collaborating with diverse teams to generate insights from complex datasets, guiding strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $240K *

Transform and optimize LLM training and evaluation systems, bridging research and engineering to enhance model performance. Collaborate with data science teams to implement robust pipelines and delive...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engage with a multi-disciplinary team to design and implement scalable data science solutions, applying advanced techniques to solve complex business challenges and enhance decision-making across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $200K *

Shape your career by leading observational research projects that generate real-world evidence in oncology. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance data insights and drive strategic decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $155K *

Join a team that's building the data foundation for innovative product solutions. You will design and implement ETL pipelines, model core data, enable analytics, and collaborate closely with Engineers...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical trials through strategic scientific consulting and innovative data solutions, ensuring client success and optimizing study designs across diverse, cr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock groundbreaking advancements in AI infrastructure by conducting innovative research, analyzing hardware and software scalability. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and influence the AI r...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in statistical activities for global clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to standards while providing expert analysis and guidance through...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing critical technical programs, enhancing research infrastructure while ensuring impactful collaboration across teams. Empower researchers to translate their wor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing data science methodologies through innovative research and collaborative development of robust Python frameworks that enhance trading strategies and model performance in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate clinical trial success by providing mentorship and oversight across regional studies, ensuring quality execution through collaboration with cross-functional teams and minimal travel require...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Drive success at the forefront of digital media by overseeing and optimizing programmatic campaigns across diverse channels, ensuring timely execution and alignment with client goals, all while managi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in HIV sequence analysis, guiding validation and modernization of bioinformatics methods and workflows, while ensuring scientific integrity and adherence to best practices in surveilla...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $250K *

Drive the growth of data science capabilities by establishing data foundations, leading model development, and shaping a data-first culture, collaborating across departments to enhance insights and in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $230K *

Empower transformative research by leading complex statistical projects, providing strategic guidance and fostering innovation within interdisciplinary teams to enhance data-driven decisions and outre...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$126K - $171K *

Innovate with us by shaping and operationalizing governance for agentic AI technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure responsible, compliant AI use at scale while advancing innovative solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Engineer successful project setups and amendments for clinical trials, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to translate complex client requirements into actionable deliverables whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $225K *

Engage in the critical role of defining and executing radiation shielding analyses, collaborating with design teams to enhance reactor safety and efficiency while leveraging advanced modeling techniqu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$157K - $217K *

Pioneer data analytics at a leading financial technology firm. Own credit performance monitoring, identify trends, and drive deep analysis to support top-tier decision-making with your insights and re...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by developing and implementing innovative ML models that enhance clinical decision-making, patient care, and risk stratification, while ensuring saf...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $400K *

Pioneer groundbreaking AI solutions for multi-robot coordination in defense. Drive model training, evaluation, and deployment while influencing the evolution of autonomous systems in a fast-paced star...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.