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 *

Engineer secure development practices and tools, ensuring software integrity throughout cloud and enterprise environments while leading security initiatives in an agile team setting...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of our product architecture, driving coherence and strategic technical direction. This hands-on leadership role shapes impactful decisions to enhance platform integrity and fost...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion a unified, AI-enabled platform by defining target architecture, guiding technical decisions, and leading engineering efforts to ensure coherence and integrity as the company evolves from lega...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $171K *

Shape the future of supply chain innovation by enhancing processes with technology. Lead functional support and master data governance while delivering best practices in a dynamic environment. Drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing client relationships, driving growth, and optimizing solutions for institutional clients while collaborating across teams to ensure satisfaction and product success in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $248K *

Empower U.S. Federal Civilian agencies to modernize software delivery with our cutting-edge solutions. Drive strategic account growth, align with mission outcomes, and leverage your expertise in techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by delivering robust APIs and integrations while mentoring engineers. With a focus on performance and reliability, you'll support architecture and code quality across teams, tackling...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $373K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology through expert leadership and innovative genetic testing oversight, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance in a dyna...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$203K *

Lead the charge in developing enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies to protect critical business applications and customer data while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requ...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Optimize project success by leading controls engineering initiatives, from design to commissioning. Collaborate with teams to uphold system integrity and customer satisfaction while ensuring timely ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop user-facing materials and enhance system adoption, focusing on education, change management, and process development for clinic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing infrastructure integrity through expert cloud and networking management. As a key player, you'll ensure reliable, secure systems in AWS environments while collaborating ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions within our experimental lab. Drive projects from concept to prototype while collaborating with users to enhance real-world impact and empower busines...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative pricing strategies for our Renters portfolio, blending data science and business acumen. Collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior decision-making t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$102K - $169K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions, optimizing performance and availability while mentoring teams and driving modern IT practices. Join a collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $110K *

Shape the future of financial analytics by owning FP&A processes, building decision-support tools, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance strategic decision-making and automation in a high-gr...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Collaborate with sales teams to solve complex client challenges and demonstrate Snowflake technology, thriving in a dynamic environment to deliver impactful solutions and support successful sales cycl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing federal position management by providing expert advisory services on classification standards, developing position descriptions, and ensuring compliance with...

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1 week ago

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

$262K - $295K *

Shape the future of legal strategy in a dynamic biotech environment, providing critical counsel to Commercial and Medical Affairs teams. Drive compliance, mitigate risks, and support product launches...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading technical engagement and validation efforts to drive opportunity progression and enhance portfolio adoption. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to ensure exceptiona...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee clinical project management, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across multiple studies while driving corrective actions as needed...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $158K *

Champion cutting-edge ML pipelines and infrastructure, enhancing AI model lifecycle and collaboration within a high-growth technological landscape, while driving innovation and mentoring junior engine...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Elevate project operations by organizing information flow and supporting complex postal projects. Utilize Power tools and critical thinking to enhance communication, streamline processes, and manage p...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$173K - $303K *

Take ownership of high-impact strategic initiatives and programs, driving successful engagement across diverse stakeholders, managing complex events, and supporting executive communications in a fast...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$192K - $336K *

Drive high-visibility strategic initiatives, manage the Advisory Board, and oversee major events, ensuring operational excellence and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced global environment for impac...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.