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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$90K - $130K *

Transform IT management in a healthcare setting by leading a distributed team, ensuring security compliance, and enhancing support processes to drive operational efficiency and foster team growth acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $90K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of tax analysis and compliance, supporting varied tax returns while collaborating with a team. Contribute to a culture of equity and inclusion in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K *

Elevate clean energy initiatives by driving strategic regulatory engagement and policy development across key Midwestern states. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and mentor a talented team to ach...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Support the development and rollout of an EHR system, optimizing workflows through technical assistance and collaboration with healthcare teams while ensuring system stability and user satisfaction...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $235K *

Champion growth and efficiency as a strategic HR leader, partnering with executives to shape people strategies that drive business performance and foster organizational excellence across global market...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Reimagine transmission planning by developing detailed computer models and analyses. Conduct steady state, short circuit, and dynamic stability studies. Ensure compliance with NERC standards while sup...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with impactful modeling and analysis in power systems. Lead transmission planning studies that ensure compliance, drive renewable projects, and collaborate with industry teams while m...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of energy by conducting vital power system modeling and analysis for transmission planning, ensuring compliance and optimizing project outcomes for renewable and storage integrations...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy transmission by conducting pivotal computer modeling and analysis, ensuring compliance, and driving renewable integrations to enhance reliability and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage study logistics, and drive project success while optimiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $230K *

Take ownership of security compliance and policy development while serving as the principal advisor to the security committee. Lead the Insider Threat Program, ensuring adherence to regulatory obligat...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power delivery projects, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution. Oversee engineering teams to enhance grid reliability and modernize utility infra...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $104K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of research finance by overseeing complex financial operations, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff to foster an environment of continuous improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a strategic role in managing contract lifecycles, ensuring efficient processing of complex agreements, and collaborating with legal teams and stakeholders to enhance compliance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$176K - $332K *

Join a team that's driving growth in defense and intelligence as you build strong customer relationships and identify new opportunities within Army and INSCOM sectors, guiding integrated solutions for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of data and reporting products, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering cross-department collaboration and delivering high-quality solutions in a rapi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $341K *

Champion transformative clinical operations by leading innovative strategies, enhancing AI adoption, and driving process optimization to elevate efficiency and scalability across global development in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Engage with U.S. Navy personnel to provide critical IT support on afloat networks. Collaborate on root-cause analysis and technical solutions while ensuring optimal system performance. Thrive in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$315K - $356K *

Lead Fivetran's government affairs strategy to navigate and influence regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with executives to shape critical policy discussions, drive stakeholder engagement, and uphold...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$170K - $220K *

Drive innovation by safeguarding AI systems while implementing robust security measures. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure efficient AI integration and risk management, balancing security requi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Advance data-driven decisions by designing and optimizing scalable data platforms. Lead architectural direction, create reusable frameworks, and empower teams through self-service solutions that remov...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge embedded systems through technical leadership, software design, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-quality, compliant delivery of diagnostic plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Solve complex supply chain challenges by leveraging advanced data science techniques. Collaborate across teams to implement predictive models and optimize resource allocation, ensuring efficiency and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Optimize interfaces and backend systems to enhance user experience and drive innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable applications and mentor junior engineers while shaping the f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our rheology product line by partnering with sales, marketing, and key customers to drive growth and execution of effective go-to-market strategies while acting as a subject-mat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical 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.