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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$120K - $150K *

Contribute to the evaluation of medical imaging AI systems, ensuring reliable performance and clinical integration. Engage with clients to define assessment parameters and deliver insightful analyses...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative evaluations of medical imaging AI, working closely with clients from project inception to delivery, and driving critical decisions for regulatory submissions and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$307K - $427K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional data science initiatives, solving complex problems that shape the future of our platform through innovative and strategic insights...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engineer innovative scientific programs, coordinating extensive projects from initiation to completion, while managing data analysis and automating research processes to improve efficacy and efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Explore advanced power and propulsion systems as a technical SME, driving impactful research. Collaborate, analyze, and enhance testing methodologies in cutting-edge environments while mentoring the n...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $252K *

Drive innovative research solutions that tackle real-world challenges across AI, machine learning, and computer science. Lead a collaborative team to design experiments and share impactful findings wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $300K *

Collaborate to engineer and optimize AI-driven systems for complex healthcare workflows, ensuring robust performance, evaluation, and ongoing enhancement of AI agents. Drive solutions that integrate m...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare AI, crafting robust clinical agents that enhance medical workflows through innovative evaluation, continuous improvement, and real-world application of ML mode...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $329K *

Shape the future of AI by architecting agentic capabilities within a dynamic team, influencing organizational decision-making, and enhancing user experience through innovative B2B Generative AI applic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $240K *

Unlock potential by providing scientific leadership for the GMT Project, collaborating on the development of innovative astronomical instruments and engaging with the global scientific community to en...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in applying statistical analysis across diverse fields, enhancing decision-making through predictive modeling and risk methodologies while collaborating with teams to solve complex dat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $290K *

Innovate cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to protect advanced air and missile defense systems. Lead a team in research and concept development, shaping strategic approaches to enhance cyber resili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering support for groundbreaking research. Collaborate within a dynamic lab environment to innovate, analyze complex data, and develop new procedures, all under ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Tackle advanced analytics and AI/ML challenges, providing strategic direction and oversight for a large-scale program. Lead technical efforts, ensuring compliance and best practices for data-driven so...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $179K *

Lead the charge in advancing analytical development for drug substance projects, from preclinical to commercial phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize methods and ensure complianc...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative early clinical development in cardiometabolic disease. Collaborate across functions to design and implement clinical trials, enhance data quality, and contribut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $115K *

Empower your career by driving immunological research efforts, coordinating projects, overseeing teams, and innovating protocols to advance medical countermeasures studies in dynamic environments. Mak...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $207K *

Drive early-stage drug design and delivery as a Senior Principal Scientist, providing leadership and scientific strategy across multi-disciplinary teams to optimize molecular and drug formulation stra...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $269K *

Analyze and innovate in data-driven models and analytical solutions for machine learning and natural language applications, leading complex projects and mentoring junior staff to elevate business outc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $207K *

Drive innovative data solutions by analyzing and interpreting data, collaborating across teams, and enhancing algorithmic features while ensuring high-quality data products for diverse industry stakeh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage in a global leadership program that deepens technical expertise and fosters local team development. Spend two years in China mastering technology transfer, then lead international projects and...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Drive global leadership development by mastering biopharmaceutical processes in China before leading technology transfer at overseas sites. Engage in high-impact projects, process scale-up, and establ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $136K *

Unlock your potential by providing high-level executive support to enhance leadership efficiency and streamline operations in a dynamic, mission-driven organization...

Today

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

$70K - $95K *

Join our team to drive environmental assessments in diverse settings, leading wetland and stream delineations. You'll gather data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations while managin...

Today

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

$120K - $150K *

Innovate with us in developing transformative therapies by leading drug discovery projects in immunology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to progress from target identification to clinical de...

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.