Land Your Next High-Paying Staff Scientist Job with Ladders

A Staff Scientist is a highly qualified member of research institution or industry R&D teams. They are responsible for devising, coordinating, and conducting experiments to increase the body of scientific knowledge or to develop new drugs, products or processes.

Positions Across Top-Tier Companies

The Ladders provides you with direct access to staff scientist vacancies that come with attractive salary packages. Connect with leading companies across various industries looking for skilled professionals like you.

Broad Range of Staff Scientist Jobs

From Biotech to Material Science, the vast field of science has a host of roles that demand the scientific acumen of a staff scientist. On Ladders, you can discover jobs across different domains and pick the one that fits your career aspirations and expertise.

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$151K - $178K *

Join a team that's transforming health science through innovative research. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects using real-world data to advance digital health solutions in sleep, women's health, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by serving as a subject matter expert in biocompatibility for medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide product development, ensuring regulatory compliance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Discover innovative solutions as a Senior Project Manager guiding biopharmaceutical assays. Lead project execution, optimize bioanalytical techniques, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive advanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $224K *

Contribute to groundbreaking research by enhancing atmospheric radiative transfer models, collaborating with a team of experts, and driving innovation in numerical methods within the scientific commun...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $214K *

Join a pioneering oncology research team to lead translational projects, integrating cutting-edge single-cell and spatial biology technologies to enhance drug discovery and clinical applications acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $81K *

Pioneer advanced imaging technologies in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and optimization in optical coherence tomography research, while enhancing diagnostic methods and mentoring the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $206K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex data into actionable insights, partnering with stakeholders to measure and optimize commercial strategies, and architecting large datasets to influence critical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare data by developing machine learning models and collaborating across teams to enhance innovation, drive analytics projects, and deliver impactful insights supporting stra...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$241K - $331K *

Reimagine data representation in biological datasets to innovate AI models. Lead cross-functional teams in creating robust, scalable data architectures that enhance scientific insights and advance hum...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $125K *

Shape the future of data science by leading high-priority initiatives, driving project alignment across teams, and ensuring efficient resource usage to meet established objectives in a complex researc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by serving as a senior technical leader, guiding hydrologic research into operational excellence, enhancing forecasting systems, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$147K - $227K *

Pioneer innovative ML approaches to enhance molecular interaction models, driving impactful drug discovery. Collaborate with a dynamic team to explore cutting-edge research and improve existing method...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $235K *

Join a team that develops innovative software for high-throughput data processing, supporting real-time decisions in remote sensing and satellite systems, while collaborating across disciplines to enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $100K *

Join a pioneering team to lead microbiological research, ensuring regulatory compliance and developing innovative methodologies while mentoring staff and driving scientific projects in a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$191K - $287K *

Lead R&D initiatives to optimize AI-driven fresh inventory control, utilizing machine learning and complex models to enhance decision-making, reduce food waste, and improve consumer experience with fr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$169K - $252K *

Empower fresh food supply chains by leading R&D for AI/ML models. Drive innovative inventory control solutions, tackling complex optimization challenges to reduce waste while contributing to a healthi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Support vital research in occupational epidemiology, focusing on military aviation and firefighter health. Collaborate with experts to analyze exposures and enhance safety in hazardous environments, c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Lead the management of dark fiber delivery projects, overseeing testing, analysis, and vendor coordination to ensure successful acceptance of network infrastructure. Drive project schedules, documenta...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $100K *

Drive microbiological research and testing initiatives, overseeing projects while ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide expert guidance, mentor junior staff, and work collaboratively on innovative m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $91K *

Transform the landscape of LGBTQ+ young people’s mental health research through conducting quantitative analyses, co-authoring impactful publications, and data-informed advocacy. Collaborate across te...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$163K - $220K *

Drive innovative solutions at the intersection of AI and translational medicine, applying advanced machine learning techniques to enhance drug discovery, patient stratification, and therapeutic develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Innovate in AI by designing advanced simulations and optimizing LLMs. Lead cutting-edge research, mentor talent, and transform theoretical findings into practical applications, impacting diverse indus...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Empower groundbreaking AI advancements by designing evaluation frameworks and post-training methodologies. Lead collaborative research efforts to shape future modeling strategies, with opportunities f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving impactful R&D consulting engagements, optimizing processes and strategies for pharmaceutical and biotech firms, while leading data-driven projects and enhancing client colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $235K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge algorithms for remote sensing systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative software for real-time data processing and decision su...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    A Staff Scientist is usually a member of research institution or industry R&D team, responsible for conducting experiments and researches to increase scientific knowledge or to develop new products.

  • What industries hire Staff Scientists?question toggle

    A wide variety of industries hire Staff Scientists, including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, material science, environment science, and more.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    Necessary qualifications can vary by industry, but typically include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field. Many companies also prefer candidates with advanced degrees, or significant work experience.

  • Can Ladders help me find high-paying Staff Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Absolutely, Ladders specializes in high-paying jobs ($100K and above). You can find Staff Scientist positions across top-tier companies in various industries on our platform.