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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$143K - $203K *

Manage and lead global trade compliance operations, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance efficiency and compliance...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team dedicated to innovating cancer treatment through advanced software solutions. Collaborate remotely to develop full stack applications that enhance the workflows of clinics, driving safety...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of clinical safety by analyzing antibiotic use and engaging with health organizations. Leverage your expertise to enhance medication safety across diverse healthcare settings and supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $129K *

Drive innovation by leading engineering design projects that enhance instrumentation and control systems in energy facilities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and client satisfaction through collaboratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming digital presence with innovative strategies, overseeing website architecture, content, and multi-channel marketing efforts to drive global engagement and brand visibili...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Empower software innovation by leading a team in coding and architecture, guiding performance, conducting technical discussions, and driving process improvements for a high-performing product delivery...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation as you mentor teams and shape technical vision. Drive impactful AI deployments through collaboration, strategic decision-making, and hands-on expertise in advanced mac...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Join a dynamic team focused on advancing AI security through impactful research. Develop methods to test, evaluate, and defend AI systems against adversarial threats, shaping the future of secure AI d...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI security research to identify and mitigate risks across advanced models and systems, ensuring robust defense and deployment of AI technologies in real-world a...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in security architecture, defining and implementing secure-by-design principles across next-gen distributed storage platforms while driving cross-functional c...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading a dispersed team in program management, focusing on data analytics, case management, and strategic planning within a vital government agency. Drive innovation and ensu...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of high-performance replication development for large-scale data systems, enhancing disaster recovery solutions through innovative design and expertise in distributed software engineeri...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance the design and development of enterprise-grade replication systems for large-scale data platforms. Lead efforts in building high-performance asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure sec...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead day-to-day technical delivery in a fast-paced environment, guiding developers and overseeing production quality for various digital assets in collaboration with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-voltage projects, overseeing utilities, testing, and commissioning for utility-scale solar and energy storage assets. Own scope, schedule, quality, and risk to ensure...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $93K *

Contribute to a safe working environment by ensuring EHS compliance, conducting training, and performing audits. Collaborate with FSO teams to enhance safety culture and operational performance while...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies while collaborating across teams to enhance customer solutions. Drive market analysis, functional requirements, and product lifecycle management to improve health...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by leading software development and guiding engineers in building scalable solutions while ensuring technical excellence and fostering collaboration across projec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovative biostatistical strategies to support clinical research projects, ensuring methodological rigor and facilitating impactful study designs while mentoring junior sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $155K *

Join a growing Activation team to lead impactful social media strategies for healthcare clients, driving execution across organic, paid, and influencer programs while fostering client partnerships and...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $157K *

Champion advanced, AI-driven solutions for autonomous chemistry control. Drive data product strategy and measurable outcomes across various sectors, ensuring optimized processes, enhanced sustainabili...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $115K *

Drive technical discovery and solution strategy in collaboration with Sales, addressing complex customer use cases while delivering tailored product demonstrations and managing end-to-end evaluations...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Unlock innovative biosignal solutions by leading algorithm development, enhancing machine learning tools, and engaging with stakeholders to improve health-related therapies in a collaborative remote t...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic project management and development, overseeing advanced MEDITECH implementations and team dynamics, ensuring excellence in client services and operational outcomes across...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $226K *

Elevate your career by conducting impactful analyses on Real-World Data (RWD) for vital RWE studies. Collaborate with experts to produce rigorous, high-quality results that inform healthcare decisions...

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1 week 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.