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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$120K - $170K *

Innovate AI solutions by developing algorithms and integrating advanced models to enhance simulation systems, while collaborating across R&D teams to advance technology for space sustainability and de...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to driving biospecimen lifecycle management, from sample receipt to analysis, while ensuring data integrity and compliance in a dynamic remote environment. Shape clinical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $146K *

Design, build, and enhance AWS cloud infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable application delivery while optimizing operational workflows...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $154K *

Drive your career with innovative applied research in healthcare transformation, managing multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery, improve outcomes, and engage with clients on impactful proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science expertise to empower academic institutions through insightful analyses, predictive modeling, and AI solutions that enhance student success and operational e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$76K - $134K *

Tackle complex challenges as a research scientist, collaborating with engineers to design, develop, and optimize advanced mission processing systems using C++ and Python. Drive innovation in remote se...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $247K *

Join a team that's driving innovative clinical research and product support. Leverage your clinical expertise, build relationships with key opinion leaders, and conduct impactful presentations to enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $136K *

Champion innovation in proteomics solutions by providing expert technical support, training, and applications development to customers, contributing to their research success while enhancing workflow...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career with impactful contributions in computer-aided drug design that integrates chemistry, AI, and machine learning within a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team focused on rapid molecule syn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $110K *

Accelerate laboratory efficiency and innovation while supervising staff and managing operations, grant deliverables, and sample processing for groundbreaking research initiatives in blood cancers...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $256K *

Join a team that's shaping product strategy and enhancing decisions through data. This role focuses on product optimization and collaboration across diverse teams to leverage insights for impactful pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Grow your career with hands-on data science that transforms workforce connections. You'll build impactful models, collaborate across teams, and drive innovations that enhance job-seeker outcomes throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of clinical research by designing and conducting studies that enhance our understanding of new therapies, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and appl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $128K *

Lead the charge in ocean science innovation by managing complex programs for NOAA. Synthesize data to shape critical policies and ensure successful international collaborations for ocean health advoca...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$83K - $125K *

Partner with us to enhance LC-MS applications in a field-based role, delivering training and scientific support while collaborating across teams to drive customer success and business growth across mu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Transform clinical genetics through effective review of clinical notes and patient histories. Collaborate remotely with a dynamic team to convert phenotypes into Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) termino...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $275K *

Shape cutting-edge solutions in geospatial intelligence by leveraging advanced data science. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovative projects, utilizing machine learning to tackle...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Shape data-driven solutions by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights and ensure seamless deployment in prod...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Optimize intelligent search solutions leveraging Elasticsearch and GenAI. Collaborate with clients to enhance relevance and decision-making, while applying advanced AI techniques and research to drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced search and retrieval systems using Elasticsearch and GenAI techniques to enhance data relevance and decision-making outcomes in enterprise environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Elevate cloud infrastructure as a Senior Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer specializing in AWS and Kubernetes. Drive technical transformations, mentor engineers, and align solutions with business goals for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $130K *

Partner with us to provide vital technical support and training for our cutting-edge proteomics portfolio. Your expertise will assist clients in optimizing workflows, enhancing research, and driving i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $173K *

Lead the management of complex clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols, timelines, and budgets while delivering high-quality results. Collaborate with vendors, sites, and teams to drive su...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Lead innovative projects in evidence synthesis, collaborating with multi-level teams to deliver comprehensive health technology assessments and mentor junior researchers in a fully remote environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead impactful client engagements by managing complex drug substance and product development programs. Drive success through cross-functional teamwork, strategic oversight, and proactive client relati...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.