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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$72K - $189K *

Unlock the potential of vaccine discovery through hands-on molecular biology and immunoassays, supporting candidate screening, data generation, and lab operations to advance innovative vaccine researc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $277K *

Unlock potential by conducting impactful research to enhance defense logistics. Collaborate on diverse projects, employing data analysis and modeling techniques to shape national security strategies a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in groundbreaking AI research for wearable technologies, defining strategy and driving initiatives within a specialized team to innovate human-computer interactions and enhance health...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Accelerate innovation in AI by leading research initiatives at the forefront of wearable technology and biosignal interpretation, driving impactful solutions that merge advanced AI models with intuiti...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $191K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading computational biology strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance projects from initial validation through regulatory studies, and managing b...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Champion drug discovery in neurobiology and metabolism, driving complex preclinical studies, leading cross-functional teams, and integrating mechanistic insights to tackle obesity and cardiometabolic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by advancing methodologies for intelligent autonomous systems. Focus on mathematical modeling, optimization, and adapting to uncertainties, collaborating with diverse teams to tr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$254K - $500K+*

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by architecting scalable, high-performance infrastructures for cutting-edge machine learning models and agents. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance AI...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $168K *

Innovate with us by harnessing AI/ML to transform large datasets and drive data modeling, predictive analytics, and visualization, ensuring impactful insights that fortify national security through ad...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $240K *

Transform the pricing landscape by defining strategies and frameworks for advanced algorithms, enhancing system efficiency, and influencing leadership decisions in quantitative modeling at a global sc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$216K - $240K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing scientific strategies for pricing models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance technical performance and scalability in a fast-paced environme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$216K - $240K *

Champion the development of innovative pricing algorithms, leading a team to define technical strategy. Influence high-level decisions while driving scientific standards across the organization to enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$216K - $240K *

Inspire innovative pricing strategies by leading scientific efforts to develop scalable, high-impact algorithms while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge evaluations for frontier AI systems, leading rigorous experiments and collaborating with experts across domains to publish impactful research and benchmarks in he...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $116K *

Shape cutting-edge biomarker research by leading experimental design, data analysis, and lab operations. Collaborate effectively to promote reagent development and ensure top-tier quality in a fast-pa...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in biostatistics for diverse research studies, driving statistical analysis, mentoring teams, and shaping clinical trials. Embrace initiative to enhance our mission, and empower advanc...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative neuroscience discovery by designing and implementing in vitro pharmacology readouts. Collaborate in matrixed environments, ensuring high standards in data analysis and leading scie...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by conducting advanced research and analytics. Collaborate across sectors to enhance policy and program development while leveraging longitudinal data for impactful...

6 days ago

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

$220K - $315K *

Collaborate with partners to conduct innovative research on model interpretability, deliver impactful solutions, and build tools that bridge research and real-world applications. Join a mission-driven...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $211K *

Drive optimization solutions for logistics in a complex marketplace, shaping algorithms for long-term value while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery efficiency and marketpla...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $211K *

Shape high-impact logistics strategies by leveraging algorithms and data for optimizing marketplace solutions across the global Uber Eats ecosystem, partnering with teams to enhance efficiency and val...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $211K *

Join a team that's building and optimizing advanced ML models for dynamic pricing. Collaborate across disciplines to derive actionable insights from data, enhancing marketplace algorithms and strategi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $211K *

Accelerate your career by building and optimizing ML models for dynamic pricing, generating data insights, and collaborating across disciplines to drive business strategies in a fast-paced marketplace...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $220K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to drive advanced R&D initiatives in health, focusing on groundbreaking biotechnological solutions while supporting program management and execution for transformat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the development of cutting-edge infrasonic sensor technologies by conducting advanced research, refining calibration systems, and collaborating with experts to push the boundaries of acoustic...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.