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 - $220K *

Unlock project management excellence in Global Regulatory Affairs, driving timelines and compliance for drug submissions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate documentation and effective...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $110K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with users to enhance Electronic Medical Record and Financial Applications. You'll design, build, and integrate solutions while ensuring compliance and patient safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $125K *

Lead the charge in modernizing a federal agency's data ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable features, ensuring backlog readiness and supporting AI initiatives in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Innovate in AI research by driving cutting-edge projects in cybersecurity. Leverage your expertise in LLMs and model evaluation to translate complex challenges into actionable insights, collaborating...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$246K - $332K *

Shape the future of health economics and outcomes research by leading strategic initiatives across the nephrology portfolio, ensuring high-quality evidence generation and collaboration with cross-func...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $102K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion complex safety operations by building effective systems, aligning teams, and driving execution across evolving priorities. Leverage data and insights to enhance workflows and ensure operation...

Ontario, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $98K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of paid social strategy for top consumer brands. Drive growth through innovative, data-driven campaigns on platforms like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, while mentori...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving EHR operations and support. Collaborate with teams to enhance MyEvolv workflows, troubleshoot issues, and optimize user experience, ensuring efficient system performance...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $199K *

Advance customer engagement and sales strategies for a Vaccines Portfolio, driving product promotion and relationship development through both in-person and virtual interactions while collaborating wi...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $160K *

Lead the charge in procurement excellence, ensuring compliance and best value for the Lab's operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex contracts and support socio-economic i...

Upton, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of quantum technology by leading innovative research initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product development and measurement protocols, leveraging deep ex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $245K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $290K *

Accelerate the development of autonomous systems by leading systems engineering strategies, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring rigorous safety and performance standards throughout the produ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $168K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Innovate by designing and building high-performance systems that enhance storage, networking, virtualization, and container runtimes. Collaborate with a team to deliver scalable distributed solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $206K *

Join a team that's driving mission success through innovative program planning. Collaborate across functions to develop and maintain schedules, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery of complex projects...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $138K *

Explore your potential as a Junior Data Scientist, leveraging SQL and Python to transform data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to analyze, model, and visualize data, enhancing decisio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $230K *

Drive innovation by leading optical interconnect standards initiatives, collaborating with industry leaders, and translating technical capabilities into impactful proposals for data center solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Engineer innovative AI-driven software solutions by leveraging LLMs and coding harnesses. Collaborate with a focused team to design, build, and maintain autonomous systems that enhance software develo...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that shapes innovative medical strategies, driving excellence in healthcare content. Collaborate with experts, cultivate client relationships, and inspire teams to elevate project outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizational growth by leading development initiatives that enhance team effectiveness, drive change, and align workforce capabilities with business objectives. Collaborate across functions...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading client engagements with top firms. Drive discovery, connect needs to data insights, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful results in a dynamic, remo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.