Staff Scientist Jobs

Explore Staff Scientist opportunities for experienced researchers and scientific professionals. Staff Scientists lead and support research programs, design experiments, analyze data, develop methods, and share findings with scientific and business partners. On Ladders, discover vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more across research organizations, life sciences, healthcare, technology, government, and academia.

What Does a Staff Scientist Do?

Staff Scientist responsibilities vary by field and employer. The role may involve planning and conducting experiments, managing specialized equipment or laboratory operations, interpreting complex datasets, contributing to publications and proposals, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Many Staff Scientists also guide junior researchers and help set technical direction for a project or research group.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek deep subject-matter expertise, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience with relevant research methods, instruments, or computational tools. A Ph.D. is often preferred or required, though requirements depend on the discipline and position. Clear scientific communication, project management, collaboration, and a record of research contributions can also strengthen an application.

Staff Scientist Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as specialization, experience, location, employer, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore Staff Scientist roles that align with their expertise and career goals. Senior opportunities may include increased research leadership, program ownership, or progression into principal scientist and research management positions.

Find Staff Scientist Jobs on Ladders

Search Staff Scientist jobs by specialty, location, and employer to find opportunities suited to your background. Review role requirements, tailor your résumé to highlight relevant research outcomes and technical strengths, and explore positions that can advance your scientific career.

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$120K - $145K *

Drive successful deployment and maintenance of global TMS platforms, providing expert analysis, innovative solutions, and collaborative support to enhance business operations and streamline logistics...

Novi, MIRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$129K - $231K *

Elevate nonclinical toxicology operations by managing study execution, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to advance innovative therapies for sleep-wake disorders. Drive acc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $235K *

Advance drug substance development and drive clinical readiness projects by leading process chemistry initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance for suc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $237K *

Lead the charge in digital manufacturing innovation, transforming operational needs into practical solutions. Collaborate globally to enhance data, AI, and automation capabilities, ensuring safe and e...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, architecting scalable systems and driving DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product reliability and mentor engineers while en...

Nye, MTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $270K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts and data scientists to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful insights and experimentation across channels to enhance growth and performance metrics for the o...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $203K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...

Indiana, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative cancer screening solutions, engaging healthcare providers and enhancing patient outcomes. Leverage your sales expertise to promote groundbreaking technologies a...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $230K *

Shape the future of product security by leading architecture reviews and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to embed security throughout the development life...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Empower healthcare professionals by engaging remotely with cardiologists, nephrologists, and primary care providers. Drive sales and support efforts in open territories while delivering a consistent e...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $206K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and evaluating AI solutions, leveraging your expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful projects and enhance system reliability within e...

Framingham, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $205K *

Join our team to optimize fraud detection models, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance risk management and ensure robust protection against evolving fr...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable datasets for...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining sales excellence by driving revenue growth and market expansion for innovative SynBio products. Lead a dynamic team, develop strategies, and enhance customer experiences...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $234K *

Empower transformative initiatives as you manage strategic technical programs across engineering and operations, driving excellence in tooling and integrations while mentoring a high-performing team i...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $145K *

Lead clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines. Collaborate with teams and sponsors, manage study functions, and drive effective communication to achieve trial mil...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $185K *

Shape the future of oncology solutions by leading product strategy and execution for a groundbreaking genomic profiling product line, driving innovation and enhancing patient care through cross-functi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $170K *

Drive impactful infrastructure solutions by collaborating with engineering teams to resolve blockers, execute migrations, and develop tooling. Leverage your expertise to enhance platform adoption and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $186K *

Unlock your potential as a principal technical leader for enterprise Unix and Linux platforms, driving architecture, automation, and lifecycle management to deliver resilient infrastructure for critic...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $229K *

Empower technology leaders by leading research on public cloud strategies, architectures, and market dynamics. Drive actionable insights to enhance enterprise cloud adoption and optimize business outc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a cutting-edge team as a Senior Recruiter, responsible for sourcing and hiring top-tier quantitative researchers and data scientists to fuel innovative AI-driven investment strategies, enhancing...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of advanced troubleshooting and field support for enterprise IT operations. Lead technicians, coordinate installations, and ensure seamless connectivity across remote locations while ma...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$313K - $365K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of consumer insights through advanced data science. Lead measurement and modeling strategies to enhance user engagement and community dynamics, driving impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Staff Scientist do?question toggle

    A Staff Scientist conducts and supports research, designs experiments, analyzes results, maintains expertise in scientific methods or technologies, and collaborates with research teams. Depending on the role, they may also mentor colleagues and contribute to publications, proposals, or research strategy.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Staff Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by discipline and employer. Many roles ask for a Ph.D. and relevant research experience, while some accept a master's degree paired with substantial specialized experience. Employers may also expect expertise in field-specific methods, instruments, or data analysis.

  • How much do Staff Scientists earn?question toggle

    Staff Scientist pay varies according to field, experience, location, organization, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Staff Scientist roles.

  • Where do Staff Scientists work?question toggle

    Staff Scientists work in settings such as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies, national laboratories, and technology or industrial research organizations.

  • How can I find Staff Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Staff Scientist openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search by location or specialization and compare requirements to identify roles that fit your experience.