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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$150K - $350K *

Innovate efficient distributed training infrastructure for AI/ML models, optimizing performance across compute layers. Collaborate with researchers on architecture and contribute to open-source framew...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $95K *

Innovate your career by leading natural product antibiotic discovery initiatives. Manage cross-functional projects, integrate microbiology and analytical chemistry, and drive scientific breakthroughs...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$212K - $267K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of advanced analytics and AI solutions, optimizing workflow processes in security analytics. Collaborate with experts across disciplines to advance natio...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $123K *

Empower product safety through signal management, risk evaluation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and support safety surveillance during all development phases...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $129K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of biological research by optimizing sample preparation workflows for cutting-edge single-molecule protein sequencing and diverse multi-omic technologies to i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Grow your career with us by designing evaluations to quantify AI capabilities, enhancing performance metrics, and ensuring reliable infrastructure for cutting-edge AI systems. Collaborate across teams...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Elevate AI evaluations by designing metrics that define Claude's intelligence. Collaborate with researchers and build robust infrastructure to ensure accurate assessments at scale, shaping a reliable...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $105K *

Engage with our Materials Team as you analyze and develop innovative solutions for CO2 capture. Contribute to cutting-edge research, ensuring safe lab practices and team collaboration to advance susta...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $176K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging data analysis and programming to support military technology evaluations, ensuring effectiveness and safety for U.S. forces while contributing to impactful nationa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $194K *

Engage in qualitative and quantitative research support, assisting seasoned professionals to enhance project outcomes and deliver data insights in this entry-level role focused on collaboration and le...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advanced scientific research and product development, leveraging your expertise in hematology and IVD medical devices to drive innovation and influence cross-functional collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading complex human-subjects research, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and enhancing data collection methodologies while driving innovation in technical systems. Your exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Champion the integration and optimization of large-scale Earth Science data. Oversee data quality, validate metadata, and lead automation efforts, ensuring efficiency and system performance for organi...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead innovative upstream process development and execution, guiding complex experiments and mentoring junior scientists to enhance AAV manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join us to leverage data science in enhancing federal human capital strategies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop machine learning models and analytics solutions, fostering a data-driven cult...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $265K *

Drive innovative research to solve complex computing challenges vital to national security. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop solutions in cryptography, high-performance computing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $112K *

Drive innovation and research excellence by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with a diverse team. Contribute to impactful projects that advance safety and sustainability in sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $101K *

Analyze experimental data and execute laboratory projects, contributing to biomarker measurement innovations with limited supervision, focusing on assay development and reagent formulation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $101K *

Innovate in a dynamic lab environment by executing experiments and analyzing data to support cutting-edge reagent and assay development. Collaborate with teams to advance research, troubleshoot, and r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $217K *

Lead transformative AI-powered data science solutions for clinical research, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to enhance decision-making and patient outcomes. Drive scalable tool developm...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Launch your career as you develop next-gen protein formulations using cutting-edge automation technologies. Join a pioneering team focused on advancing space-based biopharmaceutical development in a f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $147K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI-driven autonomous synthesis methods, integrating synthesis with advanced characterization techniques to pioneer new materials research and workflows within a cutting-ed...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by employing advanced data science techniques to analyze large datasets, develop machine learning models, and drive actionable insights across diverse industries in a collaborative, i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of higher education by delivering analytical insights and predictive models that empower institutional decision-making. Collaborate with university leaders and cross-functional teams...

Reposted yesterday

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

$115K - $190K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Scientist, driving critical mission-focused software solutions. Collaborate with talented engineers while leveraging the latest technologies to make a significant...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.