Researcher roles turn complex questions into evidence, insights, and discoveries that inform decisions and advance knowledge. From laboratory and clinical research to data science, market research, and policy analysis, researchers work across industries and disciplines. Explore vetted researcher opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders and find roles that match your expertise and career goals.
Researchers plan studies, gather and analyze information, evaluate findings, and communicate results. Depending on the role, work may involve designing experiments, managing datasets, reviewing literature, conducting interviews, developing models, or preparing reports and publications. Many positions also require collaboration with technical teams, business leaders, clinicians, or academic partners.
Research careers span areas such as biomedical and life sciences, pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, artificial intelligence, software, economics, finance, consumer insights, public policy, and academia. Job titles may include research scientist, clinical researcher, data researcher, market researcher, research analyst, and principal investigator. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by specialty and employer.
Successful researchers bring strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and sound judgment. Depending on the field, employers may seek experience with statistical methods, programming, laboratory techniques, research ethics, study design, or specialized tools and subject-matter knowledge. Advanced degrees are common in some scientific and academic roles, while industry positions may prioritize applied experience and demonstrable results.
Use Ladders to explore vetted researcher jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialty, seniority, location, and employer, and focus your search on positions that align with your skills and preferred career direction.
Sr. Developer, AI and Agentforce
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Join a team that's shaping the future of AI solutions by developing scalable, innovative applications within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with clients to deliver strategic initiatives and exp...
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Sr. Developer, AI and Agentforce
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovative AI solutions by developing scalable applications and architectures within the Salesforce ecosystem. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver impactful, intelligent experiences...
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Director, Applied Behavior Research
$105K - $136K *
Shape the future of animal welfare by leading innovative research projects focused on companion animal behavior and welfare. Collaborate across teams to translate findings into impactful applications...
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Senior Clinical Trial Manager - Oncology
$112K - $222K *
Empower the clinical site management team from initiation to closure, ensuring effective monitoring and sponsor engagement. Drive results while fostering a collaborative and professional environment...
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DoD Medical & Clinical Research Advisor - Telework
$110K - $130K *
Transform clinical research by providing expert medical/scientific support for innovative medical solutions, overseeing trials, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with key stakehol...
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DoD Medical & Clinical Research Advisor - Telework
$110K - $130K *
Support clinical research initiatives by providing expert medical and scientific guidance on medical products, trials, and regulatory compliance, ensuring effective collaboration with DoD and FDA stak...
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Neuroscience Specialist, Health and Science Professional - Kingsport, TN
$76K - $199K *
Join our team to drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector. Utilize your analytical skills and product knowledge to engage customers effectively, both in-person and virtually, whil...
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$87K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining security assessments for cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in FedRAMP and NIST frameworks to enhance customer satisfaction and deliver quality results while col...
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$110K - $130K *
Innovate in cancer research by designing and deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop multimodal models integrating diverse clinical dat...
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Research Staff, Applied Voice AI
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's transforming voice AI by solving customer challenges at scale. You'll measure, fix, and deploy solutions rapidly, enhancing models for diverse languages and improving user experienc...
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AI Biologist - Drug Development
$140K - $180K *
Join our innovative team to drive AI advancements in drug discovery, evaluating agent performance across the development pipeline. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to optimize data-driven dec...
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Executive Director, Evidence Generation and Scientific Communications
$175K - $210K *
Lead evidence generation and scientific communications to support innovative gene therapy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify evidence gaps and execute strategic plans, en...
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Principal Analytics Engagement Consultant
$162K - $214K *
Elevate analytics standards by leading rigorous data practices, ensuring quality, and guiding diverse teams to provide actionable insights. Collaborate with executives and present findings to influenc...
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$150K - $180K *
Transform document verification solutions by leading ML projects, guiding data scientists, and ensuring high-quality model performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
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Senior/Staff Attack Engineer, Rapid Response
$230K - $275K *
Lead the charge in vulnerability research and exploitation techniques, transforming real-world threats into automated solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security measures and validate defens...
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$140K - $270K *
Lead the charge in transforming healthcare workflows with AI solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating across teams to create scalable systems that enhance clinical and revenue outcomes...
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$150K - $180K *
Empower our data-driven growth by leading a team of data scientists to architect and build innovative models and systems that enhance audience targeting and measurement capabilities, driving impactful...
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$70K - $96K *
Champion digital commerce excellence by supporting Salesforce Commerce Cloud initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders, document processes, and drive testing and issue resolution to enhance customer...
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Associate General Counsel, Legal (US)
$200K - $398K *
Drive impactful legal strategies in a global clinical research environment, guiding senior leadership on complex regulatory and compliance matters while fostering innovation and risk management across...
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Elevate your recruiting expertise by owning the end-to-end pipeline for corporate functions. Engage high-caliber, passive candidates through strategic outreach and build strong partnerships with hirin...
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$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of field operations by translating business needs into actionable user stories. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflow and drive standardization to create measurable opera...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower growth by developing strategic relationships with biotech and pharma clients. Drive market awareness and increase RFPs through collaboration with the business development team, leveraging your...
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Scientific Programmer for Remote Sensing Applications (GS26091008)
$75K - $100K *
Champion scientific innovation by developing SST datasets and algorithms with a team of experts. Leverage your skills in remote sensing and programming languages to enhance cloud masking and retrieval...
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Sr Editor, Consent Form Development
$66K - $116K *
Elevate your career by joining a team that reviews and edits informed consent forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring new editors and enhancing organizational knowledge in...
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Staff Machine Learning and Bioinformatics Scientist (Multi-Cancer Early Detection)
$163K - $204K *
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What does a researcher do?
A researcher investigates questions by planning studies, collecting and analyzing evidence, interpreting results, and sharing findings. Specific duties depend on the field and may include experiments, data analysis, interviews, literature reviews, or reports.
What types of researcher jobs are available?
Researcher opportunities include roles in life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, data science, finance, market research, economics, public policy, and academia. Titles can include research scientist, clinical researcher, research analyst, and principal investigator.
What qualifications do researcher jobs require?
Requirements vary by specialty. Employers may look for a relevant degree, research or industry experience, analytical and communication skills, and expertise in methods or tools such as statistical analysis, programming, laboratory techniques, or clinical study design.
Can researchers earn $100,000 or more?
Yes. Compensation depends on factors such as specialty, experience, location, employer, and seniority. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
How can I find researcher jobs on Ladders?
Browse researcher listings on Ladders and narrow your search by specialization, location, seniority, and other preferences to find opportunities that fit your background and goals.