Welcome to Staff Scientist Job Listings

Staff Scientist jobs have always been in demand and are regarded as an elite position in the scientific research field. Here you'll find an array of opportunities that offer a salary range of $100,000 or more.

What is a Staff Scientist?

A staff scientist largely contributes to the research, performs experiments, analyzes results and develops innovative solutions in their respective scientific field.

The Role of Staff Scientist

A staff scientist is responsible for managing scientific projects, attending conferences, writing research papers and supervising junior research staff.

Qualifications Required for Staff Scientist Jobs

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent professional experience in their respective scientific field. Additional qualifications may vary based on the specific job.

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$65K - $117K *

The Research Scientist position at Leidos involves utilizing AI and machine learning skills to support Cyber AI projects. The role includes designing and implementing AI/ML models, creating prototypes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

The Research Scientist will contribute to the NRL METOC R&D program by developing software for Navy Numerical Weather Prediction and Aerosol models. Key responsibilities include leading the PyroCb pre...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $193K *

The Staff Scientist in Data Science & AI at Helix will lead research initiatives in healthcare AI/ML, focusing on analyzing clinical and genomic data to improve patient care pathways. This role involv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

The Research Scientist Sr will support the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) research and development program by creating software for Navy NWP and Aerosol models. This role involves developing vario...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

The R&D Scientist is responsible for the development and support of medical device products and technologies, focusing on biocompatibility and toxicological assessments. This role requires expertise i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $194K *

The Senior Research Scientist will lead and oversee major research projects, develop externally funded research programs, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. This role requires providing men...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $266K *

The Research Scientist role at Yahoo involves developing and implementing machine learning algorithms to enhance the quality of Yahoo Search products. Candidates will work collaboratively to solve com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $299K *

The Senior Research Scientist will develop and apply advanced machine learning and deep learning models to enhance personalization and user modeling for Yahoo Mail. This role involves conducting resea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $140K *

The Field Applications Scientist will support customers in utilizing PacBio's advanced sequencing technologies through installations, training, and validation. This role requires strong communication...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

The Principal Scientist will lead the development of scalable and user-centric machine learning solutions for Infor's AI/ML strategy across various industry-specific domains. This role involves defini...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •     Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

The Staff AI Scientist will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and deploy advanced AI solutions that address complex business challenges. This role involves overseeing data management...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

The Principal Scientist will lead the development of scalable and user-centric machine learning solutions for Infor's AI/ML strategy. This role involves defining the vision for ML engines, translating...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •     Information Technology

$70K - $100K *

The R&D Scientist at Alphia is responsible for managing research and development projects related to new product and process development in the pet food industry. This role involves formulating pet fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$280K - $340K *

The Research Scientist for the Frontier Red Team at Anthropic will lead the development and implementation of advanced autonomy evaluations to assess the AI Safety Level of models. This role involves...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •     Information Technology

$132K - $198K *

The Scientist, Molecular Design will design combinatorial libraries and contribute to hit-to-lead and lead optimization efforts in drug discovery. This role involves collaboration with various teams t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

The Scientist, Analytical Sciences / QC will be responsible for the analytical aspects of drug product development and manufacturing activities, ensuring high-quality support for a late-stage small mo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $134K *

The Scientist position in the Virtual Cell Initiative at Arc Institute involves developing innovative single-cell screening technologies and collaborating with AI teams to create a virtual model of th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $240K *

The Senior Scientist in Molecular Design will lead efforts in small molecule design using high-throughput computational tools and vast chemical datasets. This role involves collaboration with chemistr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Leonardo.Ai is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead research in multimodal AI, focusing on image, video, 3D, and language modeling. The role involves architecting, training, and evaluating foun...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Leonardo.Ai is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead research in multimodal AI, focusing on image, video, 3D, and language modeling. The role involves architecting, training, and evaluating foun...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

The Senior AI Engineer / Applications Scientist will support ARPA-H by applying expertise in clinical AI applications, including Generative AI and medical Large Language Models. This role involves con...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $257K *

Planet is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to support the Platform Product group by delivering actionable insights to better understand customers. This role involves collaborating with leadership, mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $115K *

The Scientist IV position at HGL involves supporting multi-year environmental projects under EPA contracts, focusing on investigation and remediation efforts. The role requires effective communication...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

The Staff Scientist, Field Applications Single-Use Technologies will serve as the primary technical interface between the sales team and customers, providing strategic support for Single-Use System so...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $165K *

The Clinical Scientist will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical expertise and scientific insights for phase 1-3 studies. This role involves monitoring and analyzing clinical data...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are needed for staff scientist jobs?question toggle

    Exceptional staff scientist jobs require candidates to have at least a PhD, or equivalent professional experience in the relevant scientific field.

  • What is the role of a staff scientist?question toggle

    A staff scientist is responsible for managing scientific projects, conducting research, attending scientific conferences, writing research papers, and supervising junior research staff.

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    The staff scientist job category on Ladders includes job listings for staff scientist roles that offer a salary of $100,000 or more.