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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$150K - $190K *

Transform the future of energy as a senior Integration Engineer, driving complex hardware systems integration. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution in a h...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Join us to design and implement scalable ML systems, driving automation of the ML lifecycle through collaboration with data scientists and engineers, while ensuring optimal performance and compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $220K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive project management for nuclear industry initiatives. Drive profit and loss accountability while ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective coordination, ris...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $180K *

Pioneer the future of workflow intelligence by leading the architecture and development of innovative systems that enhance coordination and decision-making in complex operational environments from the...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $180K *

Seeking a technical co-founder to architect and lead software solutions for complex workflow management, enhancing coordination and decision-making across development and infrastructure teams in a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing regional clinical trials, ensuring operational excellence, vendor coordination, and compliance within a dynamic Phase 3 program. Drive site interactions and proactive solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Explore the future of technology as you develop AI solutions that enhance internal systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and drive innovation in a dynamic environment, ensuring seamles...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Join us to lead transformative change in research administration, negotiating key contracts that shape clinical studies and drive student outcomes while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to fost...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Help us modernize critical systems by developing robust Python applications and data pipelines. Collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance data workflows and elevate software quality in a fast-pac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of the Global Quality Compliance support functions to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance the Quality Management System through effective document oversight, training m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$179K - $269K *

Lead innovative design solutions for dynamic SaaS platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving user-centered designs that simplify complex problems, enhancing both user experience...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $160K *

Join a team that's enhancing clinical trial solutions by building strong relationships with key stakeholders and leveraging your sales expertise to expand IRB and IBC services in the life sciences ind...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $83K *

Lead the charge in riparian restoration by planning and implementing impactful projects in partnership with federal agencies, while gaining cooperation and maintaining compliance across diverse landsc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$158K - $205K *

Help us redefine the future of biologics business development by driving new customer relationships and revenue growth in the US West territory, while collaborating cross-functionally and promoting in...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$199K - $270K *

Lead the global GxP audit strategy and ensure quality compliance across R&D. Drive audit initiatives, manage risks, and cultivate a high-performing team to enhance quality culture and inspection readi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project finances, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Drive budget development, forecasting, and performance reporting, while supporting risk management...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $182K *

Shape the future of our marketplace by developing full-stack features and enhancing ML infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable production deployment and scalable per...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving go-to-market strategies and crafting innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to influence business development, collaborate with senior leadership, and enhance organiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $210K *

Shape the future of renewables by leading product initiatives from discovery to launch. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges, influence engineering efforts, and enhance user experiences...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Pioneer the future of compliance technology by co-founding and leading the development of an explainable AI platform that transforms manual processes into automated, audit-ready solutions. Drive innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $106K *

Join a team that's focused on securing identity federation solutions for federal IAM environments, ensuring compliance, and supporting scalable deployments using the ForgeRock platform while working w...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $161K *

Lead the execution of multimillion-dollar energy projects, directing subcontractor operations and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while collaborating with project stakeholders an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $150K *

Lead pre and post-sales support for complex Sysmex solutions in laboratories. Collaborate with sales teams to maximize efficiency, ROI, and client satisfaction while conducting workflow analysis and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive data-driven decision making by leading advanced analytics initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and deriving insights from complex data sets to tackle challenging business problems. F...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $287K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure deployment, architecting cutting-edge GPU solutions for data centers and edge computing. Leverage your expertise to engage with technical stakeholders a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.