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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to reversing brain aging and discovering therapeutic targets for neurodegeneration. Leverage your neuroscience expertise to lead impactful research in a dynamic, collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to optimize chemical processes and develop innovative pharmaceutical production techniques. Explore novel chemistries and play a vital role in enhancing quality and efficiency within a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $175K *

Elevate NGS diagnostic innovation by leading algorithm development to enhance clinical outcomes. Drive analytical validation, regulatory readiness, and algorithm performance in oncology, focusing on s...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $222K *

Partner with us to advance human genetics-driven drug discovery, leading innovative projects and teams across multiple disease areas. Utilize your genetic expertise to drive strategic initiatives and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $181K *

Drive infectious-disease research by conducting advanced genomic analyses, pathogen detection, and surveillance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop protocols and support epidemic prep...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in crop protection solutions. As a Senior Scientist, you'll lead high throughput bioassay initiatives, advance biotech disease-resistant traits, and collaborate t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Shape innovative biotech solutions in agriculture by driving disease resistance research and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance crop health and farmer success through hands-on exper...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and optimize clinical NGS assays, enhancing early cancer detection. Drive high-impact projects collaboratively in a regulated environment, ensuring the delivery of robus...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $143K *

Drive impactful research initiatives while mentoring junior scientists and overseeing projects. Collaborate on methodologies and data analytics in a dynamic team environment, contributing to critical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Discover innovative ways to advance continuous flow chemistry solutions and enhance our proprietary technologies while collaborating with a team of talented scientists in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation in drug discovery by fine-tuning multimodal models. Collaborate across ML and clinical domains to enhance predictions for patient outcomes, optimize experimental frameworks, and deplo...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $123K *

Engineer and integrate cutting-edge automation for AI-driven material chemistry labs, enhancing mineral processing and materials synthesis through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to innova...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $123K *

Lead automation development to enhance autonomous experimentation in cutting-edge materials chemistry research, fostering collaboration across disciplines while building innovative hardware and softwa...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $106K *

Innovate in machine learning to unlock insights into gene regulation and Alzheimer's. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop cutting-edge algorithms supporting multimodal data integration and disea...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with various teams to drive analytical projects, enhance data processes, and build predictive models. Use your expertise in statistics and coding to impact communities and deliver insights...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at building and scaling distributed reinforcement learning systems, ensuring stability and efficiency across thousands of GPUs while transforming LLM post-training strategies into...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $112K *

Engage in cutting-edge educational leadership by designing and delivering an immersive summer bootcamp on AI and machine learning for the chemical sciences, while fostering interdisciplinary collabora...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive groundbreaking research initiatives to enhance enterprise agentic AI, focusing on tacit knowledge accumulation, continuous learning, resilience, safety, and data privacy within real operational...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $220K *

Elevate your career by managing complex engineering projects and leading diverse teams. Utilize your expertise in data analytics to provide solutions for high-profile clients and contribute to governm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing bioanalytical methodologies within a dynamic LC-MS/MS lab. Drive high-quality testing and compliance while mentoring staff and overseeing method development in support of...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $138K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing chemical safety by managing complex regulatory projects and providing expert guidance on environmental policies like TSCA. Collaborate with clients and regula...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $157K *

Join a team that's focused on advancing medicinal chemistry through innovative compound design and synthesis. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to optimize therapeutic candidates for cardiovascul...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $157K *

Pioneer innovative drug formulations in preclinical research, ensuring stability and bioavailability of small molecules. Engage with cross-functional teams to drive candidate selection towards life-ch...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $125K *

Engage in innovative military medicine research, leading projects and producing impactful findings to enhance operational readiness and safety for DoD personnel. Collaborate within a cutting-edge lab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$174K - $252K *

Champion cutting-edge AI research and development, contributing to transformative technologies while collaborating with global experts to enhance machine learning and generative AI applications across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.