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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$83K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team in the hyperscale data center sector, leveraging your mechanical engineering expertise to support innovative projects. Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers while...

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Yesterday

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

$130K - $140K *

Transform data solutions by guiding a cross-functional team to support high-priority analytics for federal clients. Ensure efficient data pipeline operations while implementing cutting-edge technologi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic revenue cycle initiatives, enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency through collaboration, assessment, and change management across departments, ensuring alignment wi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $104K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with senior engineers to refine CFD skills, manage documentation, conduct simulations, and enhance data center design efficiency while working remotely with project t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by providing expert administrative support and guidance. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency, manage logistics, and empower internal communications for a dyn...

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1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion the IIR study budget process by evaluating, negotiating, and maintaining compliance with fair market value standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficient program execution and...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $193K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical research activities across sites, ensuring compliance, and fostering team collaboration. Drive all phases, from site selection to study closeout, while leveraging...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $164K *

Drive impactful projects as a technical leader in system protection engineering, overseeing design and implementation of protective relay settings while guiding project phases from inception to comple...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $225K *

Lead the charge in transforming engineering practices across teams by improving architecture, design, and CI/CD. Contribute as a hands-on leader in building scalable production systems while mentoring...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $173K *

Pioneer the delivery of high-quality service projects to customers, enhancing relationships and ensuring timely execution. Lead cross-functional teams and manage financial efficiency while adhering to...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance strategic workforce initiatives by leading diverse education and engagement portfolios. Utilize autonomy to tackle complex problems and foster stakeholder relationships while ensuring project...

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Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform project delivery in IT by leading cloud infrastructure and DevOps initiatives. Oversee multi-stakeholder engagements while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Drive success through agil...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $256K *

Join a transformative role in oncology, engaging medical professionals and improving patient outcomes through scientific insights and collaboration. Leverage your expertise in mRNA science to advance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $252K *

Transform intelligent systems by designing and supporting AI and cloud infrastructures. Lead multi-cloud strategies and collaborate with teams to integrate advanced AI features for a wide user base, e...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with leaders to optimize pricing strategies for environmental compliance projects, enhancing proposals and ensuring profitable growth across diverse construction services nationally...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering outstanding technical support and case management for complex escalated issues, ensuring customer success and trust while collaborating with teams to provide timely, high...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $145K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in a pivotal SaaS domain. Drive innovation, enhance customer experience, and deliver results that align with organization...

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2 weeks ago

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

$76K - $100K *

Reimagine infrastructure solutions by joining our Building Services team. As a valued Staff Engineer 2, you will design innovative electrical systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to en...

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI training projects by leading end-to-end delivery, solving complex operational challenges, and building scalable processes to support and grow a new business initiative...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead clinical data management efforts for oncology trials, ensuring high-quality data deliverables through collaborative planning, execution, and oversight. Engage with cross-functional teams and exte...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $198K *

Lead the charge in building AI platform capabilities that power next-gen experiences, enabling teams to create scalable systems and multi-step workflows. Collaborate with engineers to develop reliable...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead the design and operation of intelligent AI agent systems on our GenAI platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows, ensure reliability, and push boundaries in software engineering, all...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $195K *

Drive impactful change by managing large-scale renewable projects efficiently and effectively. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure project alignment, and maintain stakeholder communication to achieve...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $120K *

Empower clients by implementing tailored solutions that address their unique challenges. You will guide implementations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure project success, driving lo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $230K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity architecture and engineering while developing a high-performing team. Collaborate with MSSP for 24/7 monitoring, enhance security standards, and drive strategic initia...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.