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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$110K - $130K *

Join our team to analyze and evaluate network events in a 24/7 SOC, conducting threat hunting and collaborating with MDR Analysts. Develop incident reports, improve SOC processes, and provide actionab...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $180K *

Empower the future of nuclear energy by ensuring cyber security compliance and performing technical assessments for digital systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance safety and operationa...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K *

Advance cutting-edge sports betting products by developing and refining machine learning models. This role demands collaboration across teams to enhance model performance, ensuring impactful contribut...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading site diligence efforts, ensuring compliance and feasibility across multiple dimensions while mitigating risks for successful land development projects...

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3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $178K *

Engage in a high-impact Senior Recruiter role, driving talent acquisition strategies to attract diverse engineering and operational candidates, collaborating closely with leadership to enhance our cul...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Bring your expertise to talent sourcing and pipelining in R&D. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify and attract top industry talent, leveraging market insights to build candidate slate...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $278K *

Reimagine cloud capabilities as the technical lead behind a secure, scalable Kubernetes PaaS solution. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and deliver reliable platform...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $210K *

Contribute to impactful data science initiatives that enhance platform trust and user experience, utilizing advanced statistical methods and machine learning insights in a collaborative, high-visibili...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform project execution by leading program coordination and driving success across intricate federal operations, while engaging key stakeholders to enhance technology solutions for Veterans...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance the FAA's Fire Life Safety Program. Leverage your engineering expertise for compliance, risk assessments, training, and policy development while enjoying a flexible remo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a senior leadership role driving a high-performing project management team, ensuring successful execution of clinical studies while managing resources, performance, and client sa...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI security, leading incident response for product-level threats. Craft a robust AI incident response strategy, ensuring products are secure from vulnerabilities...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance our Workday ecosystem by supporting, optimizing, and maintaining HRIS functions. Collaborate effectively across teams to ensure data integrity and deliver efficient system s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $350K *

Join a team that's building a cutting-edge distributed data platform, enhancing query performance and driving enterprise-grade analytics at scale in a fast-paced startup environment. Shape the future...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the software development landscape by defining a cohesive end-to-end experience, integrating planning to verification workflows across teams. Lead product strategy and execution, influencing...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Shape the future of community energy resilience by leading initiatives that enhance clean energy access and support vulnerable populations while promoting strategic policies to combat climate change i...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K *

Shape the future of finance by leading executive communications and strategic reporting initiatives. Collaborate across functions to translate complex data into narratives that drive executive decisio...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $98K *

Shape the future of energy efficiency by supporting program development and delivery, conducting engineering analysis, and providing project oversight. Contribute to technical strategy while collabora...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$176K - $294K *

Unlock the potential for impact in Oncology by leveraging medical expertise to drive customer engagement and improve patient outcomes through strategic collaboration and innovative solutions in a dyna...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $294K *

Join a dynamic team focused on improving Oncology patient outcomes through strategic medical engagement. Utilize expertise in data analysis and clinical collaboration to drive real-world evidence-base...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $267K *

Lead data-driven strategies to enhance product development and user growth. Collaborate across teams to implement sophisticated analyses and metrics that drive business decisions and mentor junior tea...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in evolving a robust SaaS platform while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. Balance hands-on coding with architectural leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and perfo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing public health by analyzing disease data and improving surveillance systems. You'll manage projects and collaborate across disciplines to develop data-driven s...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $297K *

Innovate the future of software delivery by defining technical direction for a vital platform. Lead high-impact projects, set architecture standards, and mentor engineers in this hands-on role within...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.