Explore Researcher Jobs

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.

What Researchers Do

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.

Researcher Career Paths

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Find High-Paying Researcher Jobs

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.

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$136K - $239K *

Unlock your potential by leading statistical programming efforts in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry stan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $222K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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State College, PARemote

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

$112K - $193K *

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San Diego, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $97K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

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North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K *

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Morrisville, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $222K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $107K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $197K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $123K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a researcher do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.