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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$70K - $95K *

Lead impactful environmental projects in the Gulf region, providing permitting strategy and technical support for diverse industries. Engage with stakeholders and ensure compliance while mentoring ear...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Engage in impactful environmental science initiatives, supporting regulatory compliance and environmental assessments across diverse sectors, while mentoring junior team members and managing multiple...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join us to lead environmental assessments and ensure compliance for diverse projects across the Gulf region, guiding teams and fostering key client relationships while navigating regulatory frameworks...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Shape impactful environmental strategies and assessments across the Gulf, overseeing projects that ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while engaging with stakeholders and guiding pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Transform environmental assessments and permitting strategies across diverse projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving team success in the Gulf region while fostering collaboration wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of environmental sciences by leading impactful assessments and permitting processes across diverse industries, engaging stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $387K *

The Research Scientist Graduate position at TikTok focuses on leveraging large language models and generative AI to enhance e-commerce recommendations. Candidates will design algorithms for content-to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $193K *

Join us to drive innovation in visual shopping by developing agentic AI capabilities that enhance customer experiences through real-time visual content and personalized interactions, shaping the futur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Empower data excellence by leading a team of data scientists to innovate and enhance analytical systems, ensuring rigorous methodologies and actionable insights drive business decisions and foster a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Human Factors Scientist, applying expertise to enhance vehicle and product safety. Engage in insightful research and innovative analyses of human performance, contributing to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $193K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of visual commerce through innovative GenAI capabilities. Drive the development of multimodal shopping experiences that empower customers with intuitive, real-tim...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $222K *

Engage in developing advanced machine learning systems for robotics, optimizing algorithms for perception and action. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and safety, ensuring real-world ap...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $166K *

Develop strategic academic partnerships that enhance research initiatives, foster collaboration with institutions, and drive workforce development through effective program management and cross-labora...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $215K *

Lead analytical validation studies for cancer detection assays by applying advanced statistical methods. Collaborate across teams to ensure rigorous standards and mentor junior staff while supporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of drug discovery by leading innovative computer-aided drug design. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform computational strategies into tangible therapeutics, enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining drug discovery through computational-aided design. Collaborate with elite scientists to turn complex challenges into innovative molecules, accelerating breakthroughs from...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Transform clinical drug evaluation processes by providing essential analytical support. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to review safety data, generate reports, and ensure compliance, contri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $370K *

Drive data-informed strategies by analyzing commercial data, collaborating across teams to enhance customer acquisition and retention for a rapidly scaling AI platform, all while shaping best practice...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by leading research nursery seed production, applying plant genetics expertise across crops. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive trait development and optimize production log...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Inspire innovation as you lead groundbreaking projects in statistical machine learning, directly impacting financial market prediction and portfolio strategies. Collaborate with top researchers and ap...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive groundbreaking research in Physical AI technologies by leading innovative projects, collaborating with prestigious universities, and translating complex concepts into actionable real-world appli...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Help us enhance neuroscience research through effective data management, implementing best practices and tools across molecular, cognitive, and computational domains to ensure open science and optimiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of molecular imaging research by leading innovative preclinical studies and developing independent funding proposals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to adv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI and machine learning, applying innovative software engineering solutions to advance research at a leading institution. Collaborate with experts to develop ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you manage complex DoD programs, bridging customers and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions from R&D to deployment, while ensuring contract objectives are met effe...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.