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 - $150K *

Transform enterprises by leading the development of AI-augmented systems. Utilize your full-stack engineering expertise to guide clients through innovative workflows while defining strategic architect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead innovative AI development strategies, driving enterprise-level adoption of agentic systems while providing strategic consultation to Fortune 500 clients and ensuring optimal en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Help us accelerate progress by providing technical expertise and support to clinical study sites, enhancing data collection and ensuring proper implementation of study-related technologies across vari...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $255K *

Lead a dynamic Site Reliability Engineering team to enhance healthcare platform performance and reliability, driving AI-native operations and automation while ensuring exceptional experiences for user...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $165K *

Empower scientists by leading communications for independent research organizations. Drive media strategy development, enhance digital presence, and coach leaders for media engagement while managing i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at reducing lead exposure by supporting project design, execution, and scale-up efforts. Engage government and stakeholders, analyze data, and provide actionable recommendations fo...

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Today

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

$150K - $200K *

Pioneer the future of legal tech by leading AI-driven staffing solutions. As Co-Founder & CTO, you'll architect robust systems and direct product development, positioning our managed AI platform for e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Help us shape the future of legal services by leading tech innovation. As a co-founder, you'll drive AI staffing solutions, establish technical strategies, and guide a talented team while ensuring pro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Grow your career with a co-founder role empowering legal firms with AI. Spearhead product and engineering efforts as you build a scalable AI staffing platform, ensuring production reliability and effe...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of managed AI staffing for legal firms. As a Co-Founder & CTO, you'll lead technical direction, ensuring reliability and scalability while driving product innovat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Drive the future of managed AI staffing by building reliable, scalable systems. Partner closely as a co-founder in shaping product strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and leading a team to revolutio...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to manage project controls, analyze financial data, and ensure compliance across diverse contract types while enhancing budget performance and fostering coll...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies, designing solutions, and leading implementation across functions. Collaborate with executives to improve workflows through AI-powered automa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion diagnostic advancements by driving sales of QIAstat-Dx solutions, engaging with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes through effective relationship-building and strategic prom...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $170K *

Unlock potential at this data-driven role, developing and deploying machine learning solutions that enhance customer decision-making and operational efficiency across SaaS platforms...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $175K *

Transform the sales landscape by leading a regional team to drive sales strategy, mentor representatives, and enhance customer satisfaction in Life Sciences across a defined territory, fostering colla...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $105K *

Empower innovation by developing cutting-edge AI applications that enhance operational efficiency and transform workflows, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver secure, high-performance solution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $145K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance Cribl data solutions, optimize data processes, and ensure high-performance infrastructure support while managing large-scale logging systems for top-tier operations...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by developing scalable ML systems and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust infrastructure and operational excellence...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying analytical models to drive automation and enhance decision-making by collaborating with digital product teams and stakeholders. Explore new technologies whi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $270K *

Pioneer the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a hands-on team to enhance developer enablement and operational efficiency, ensuring scalable AI-native solutions that drive business success and...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Architect strategic partnership pursuits in Biopharma and Biotech. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions, ensuring alignment and enhancing client engagement strategies...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement high-quality frontend solutions in a React/TypeScript stack, ensuring exceptional user experience and system performance for a critical...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Business Analyst supporting fraud analytics and investigations. Collaborate across teams to transform mission objectives into actionable technical requirements, ensu...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $160K *

Optimize user engagement by transforming data insights into impactful product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the search experience for millions, guiding decisions with...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.