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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$71K - $107K *

Collaborate with us to provide expert field service for complex equipment, ensuring proper installation, maintenance, and customer support while traveling to various sites and fostering strong client...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$237K - $307K *

Join a team that shapes the future of biostatistics by leading cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with executives, and driving data-driven decision-making. Your leadership will guide groundbr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Lead compliance initiatives in clinical research billing, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and improving financial operations through effective collaboration and reporting in a dynamic envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $159K *

Engage in key financial operations, ensuring compliance and scalability across FROs. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver insightful financial reports, uphold rigorous standards, and enhance inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Lead multiple capital projects focused on healthcare, ensuring efficient design and delivery. Mentor junior staff while coordinating electrical systems in complex environments, delivering high-quality...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Transform the landscape of cancer diagnostics by driving the adoption of cutting-edge MRD testing services within leading healthcare institutions, collaborating with clinicians and stakeholders to enh...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $267K *

Partner with us to drive product strategy as a Senior Data Scientist, leveraging analytics to influence decisions across teams. Contribute to key areas at Reddit by applying your expertise in data sci...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $166K *

Provide expertise in GCP Quality Assurance by managing audits, ensuring compliance, and supporting regulatory inspections. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration across functions to mit...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $150K *

Deliver innovative mechanical analyses that drive the optimization of power plant design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advise on design improvements, employing both theoretical and pract...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leveraging expertise in IT to drive innovative solutions and strategic growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational value through skilled leadership an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that delivers expert technical support throughout the lifecycle of advanced systems, optimizing performance and resolving complex issues, while ensuring safe operations and superior custom...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $185K *

Architect personalized AI recommendation systems to enhance household experiences by designing and building advanced algorithms, experimenting with user data, and ensuring system reliability and custo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of secure cloud architecture by leading innovative solutions and guiding teams in the integration of cutting-edge technologies for mission-critical environments. Engage with cross-fun...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $125K *

Champion the execution of complex distribution planning studies, focusing on capacity assessment, thermal loading analysis, and impact evaluations for utility clients while collaborating with multidis...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $125K *

Shape the future of energy distribution! Join us in executing advanced planning studies and analyses to optimize utility operations, ensuring a reliable and efficient energy grid. Collaborate directly...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead strategic research portfolio management and operational coordination to modernize VA research initiatives, enhancing processes and documentation standards while supporting key stakeholders and ex...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Drive data-driven investigations into complex fraud schemes within federal programs. Utilize advanced analytics and collaborative techniques to reveal indicators and patterns that support government e...

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2 days ago

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

$190K - $215K *

Engineer and oversee the development of cutting-edge software architecture for satellite ground segment systems, driving innovation and collaboration across technical teams to meet complex customer mi...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $193K *

Transform space architecture performance by utilizing modeling and simulation tools, supporting national security missions through detailed analysis and recommendations, and collaborating with expert...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming market demand into growth opportunities through expert advisory support. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance customer loyalty and drive strategic project selli...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Architect solutions across diverse capital projects in healthcare, managing design teams to deliver quality structural engineering with minimal oversight while mentoring junior staff and collaborating...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$227K - $469K *

Lead the charge in advancing ads ranking systems using cutting-edge machine learning techniques. Shape strategies and mentor top talent, impacting advertiser performance and user experience on a massi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $90K *

Manage compliance reviews and documentation for labor standards and foreign investment regulations. Ensure accuracy and transparency in prevailing wage documentation under U.S. and Canadian laws while...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Drive project management and business development to enhance operational efficiency in life sciences R&D, while leading diverse teams and ensuring profitability through strategic customer engagement a...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's building game-changing software for proteomics. Drive innovation in lab automation, data pipeline construction, and customer-facing tools, all while collaborating cross-functionally...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.