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.
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Site Reliability Engineer, Reuters
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Unlock the potential of a global content platform by owning its web delivery layer. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability, automate processes, and enhance performance for millions o...
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Research Scientist II - Deepfake Detection & Authentication (Video & Audio)
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Contribute to groundbreaking research in deepfake detection and identity authentication. Drive innovative projects, collaborate with engineers, and translate complex models into scalable solutions, en...
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Transform healthcare operations by optimizing Epic HB applications, ensuring seamless billing workflows, and providing expert support. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system functionality and...
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Senior Applied Scientist II, Ads Optimization
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Pioneer innovation in real-time bid optimization systems, driving advertising performance by turning complex mathematical insights into robust production code. Lead cross-functional initiatives to max...
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Drive healthcare transformation by leading advanced consulting initiatives, enhancing delivery systems, and improving health outcomes. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to implement strategic...
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Champion customer success by leveraging your expertise in Solutions Consulting to drive impactful engagements, support sales strategies, and deliver tailored solutions that align with client needs and...
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Lead the charge in transforming complex revenue-cycle challenges into robust, production-ready AI models, ensuring statistical integrity and operational reliability while managing end-to-end data pipe...
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FSD Scientific Affairs Manager
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Lead the charge in developing scientific strategies to support regulatory submissions and product validations in the Americas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and represen...
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Sr. Finance System Analyst/Senior Workday Functional Analys
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Drive innovation by enhancing Finance systems through design, implementation, and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and optimize processes, while mentoring an...
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Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...
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Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable, secure systems that al...
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Support product portfolio activities by leveraging technical expertise to enhance customer satisfaction, resolve challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving effective solutions in...
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Senior Provider Comp Analyst - Remote
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Unlock your potential by driving complex provider compensation projects, providing analytical support, and collaborating with leadership to enhance compensation strategies within a dynamic healthcare...
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FSP Associate Manager, Safety Data and Systems - Pharmacovigilance
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Transform safety data management by leading AI/ML initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving efficiencies in pharmacovigilance processes through innovative technology solu...
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Documentation and Technical Writer
$80K - $95K *
Tackle the challenge of creating and maintaining technical documentation for IT operations, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation...
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Join a dynamic team to lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to drive operational success in immunology rese...
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Senior Downstream Product Manager, Remote Monitoring and Analytics - Acute Care and Monitoring
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Optimize global commercialization strategies for remote monitoring and analytics, driving adoption across healthcare systems. Lead cross-functional teams to craft tailored marketing approaches that en...
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Clinical Psychologist (Remote)
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Shape the future of mental health care by providing virtual counseling and developing treatment plans for patients with acute conditions. Collaborate with medical professionals while ensuring adherenc...
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$139K - $235K *
Drive your career forward by owning SEC reporting and disclosures, coordinating cross-functional processes, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of external financial reporting as a critical membe...
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$118K - $125K *
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$130K - $150K *
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading compliance audits, ensuring accurate coding and documentation in anesthesia. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks, deliver training, and maintain regulatory standards w...
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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.