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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$170K - $230K *

Join a team that's focused on modernizing legacy systems with cutting-edge technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds to support mission-critical software solut...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Lead strategic regulatory initiatives, mentor teams, and partner with clients to deliver innovative solutions in drug development, ensuring compliance and growth in a rapidly evolving industry...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by analyzing ACH transactions and risk signals to inform optimization strategies, improve outcomes, and detect trends within a dynamic risk landscape...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming energy solutions as you design and develop custom Ruby on Rails applications, leading projects, mentoring peers, and utilizing your expertise in relational databases an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower our sales team by developing innovative strategies to drive growth in oncology translational science. Join us in creating impactful relationships and leveraging market opportunities while work...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing safety studies through clinical pathology expertise. Collaborate with professionals, interpret data, and contribute to essential reports in a North America-ba...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead and grow two dynamic engineering teams focused on AI enablement and EHR integration. Drive complex software delivery while fostering talent development and cross-team collaboration for innovative...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $115K *

Help us elevate customer experience by providing expert installation, training, and support for advanced metrology instruments, ensuring peak performance and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced tech...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by designing advanced ML models and deploying scalable solutions on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $231K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Solutions Architects, driving success in public sector sales. Oversee technical strategy and foster collaboration, ensuring customer mission alignment with GitLab's inn...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Tackle complex challenges as a Field Service Engineer, delivering vital installation, support, and maintenance for scientific automation systems while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance clien...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$195K - $257K *

Advance insights by leveraging data science to enhance digital asset products. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop measurement frameworks, drive strategic analyses, and optimize processes for im...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Engage and drive sales for innovative diagnostic technologies in the non-acute care market. Build relationships across physician offices and clinics, achieve sales targets, and support customer satisf...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing complex HIV research initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, visibility, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating closely with cross-functi...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $175K *

Partner with us to drive operational excellence in HIV research management. Oversee multiple studies, support portfolio tracking, ensure compliance, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing HIV research by managing clinical study portfolios, ensuring operational excellence and effective governance while communicating key insights to stakeholders and maintaini...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence in HIV research by managing a diverse portfolio of locally sponsored studies, ensuring visibility, tracking progress, and facilitating communication across teams for succe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal fraud analytics programs, managing multidisciplinary teams for innovative solutions that enhance oversight of federal benefit services while ensuring qual...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring compliance with federal research security and export control laws while supporting impactful research initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and developing...

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1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Take ownership of anti-money laundering investigations, assessing suspicious activities and ensuring compliance with KYC and CIP regulations. Collaborate closely with client teams to maintain high sta...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead contract activities for innovative defense projects, collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and successful outcomes. Utilize your expertise to manage risk and drive project executi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of Medical Affairs by driving strategic direction and fostering collaboration across teams. Lead initiatives that leverage insights in microbiology and diagnostics to enhance product...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $111K *

Take ownership of field service operations by leading a team, enhancing customer satisfaction, and providing technical expertise to ensure seamless support and high-quality results...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $155K *

Pioneer impactful environmental and energy projects, leading multidisciplinary teams from planning through execution. Drive client relationships, ensure compliance, and deliver quality solutions to su...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $175K *

Elevate HIV research by providing operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely progress, effective governance, and impactful publ...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.