Staff Scientist Jobs

Explore Staff Scientist opportunities for experienced researchers and scientific professionals. Staff Scientists lead and support research programs, design experiments, analyze data, develop methods, and share findings with scientific and business partners. On Ladders, discover vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more across research organizations, life sciences, healthcare, technology, government, and academia.

What Does a Staff Scientist Do?

Staff Scientist responsibilities vary by field and employer. The role may involve planning and conducting experiments, managing specialized equipment or laboratory operations, interpreting complex datasets, contributing to publications and proposals, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Many Staff Scientists also guide junior researchers and help set technical direction for a project or research group.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek deep subject-matter expertise, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience with relevant research methods, instruments, or computational tools. A Ph.D. is often preferred or required, though requirements depend on the discipline and position. Clear scientific communication, project management, collaboration, and a record of research contributions can also strengthen an application.

Staff Scientist Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as specialization, experience, location, employer, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore Staff Scientist roles that align with their expertise and career goals. Senior opportunities may include increased research leadership, program ownership, or progression into principal scientist and research management positions.

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Search Staff Scientist jobs by specialty, location, and employer to find opportunities suited to your background. Review role requirements, tailor your résumé to highlight relevant research outcomes and technical strengths, and explore positions that can advance your scientific career.

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$120K - $145K *

Explore the intersection of engineering and consulting as you embed with enterprise teams, architect AI solutions, and ensure their success in production environments. Drive impactful change in regula...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise challenges into AI-driven solutions. Collaborate closely with clients to architect, build, and sustain impactful systems that thrive in production environmen...

Little Rock, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and deploy AI solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients. Leverage your engineering expertise to transform complex business challenges into reliable, pro...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower enterprise teams by architecting and deploying AI solutions, ensuring robust performance in production. Collaborate closely with clients to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful resu...

Charleston, WVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the integration of AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery in production environments. Drive impactful conversations and deliver re...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex business challenges into AI-driven solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust production delivery. Engage with stakeholders to drive impa...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Collaborate across roles to ensure system reliability and performance, while addressing complex business challenges in regulated ind...

Charleston, SCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by embedding with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery in production environments. Engage with clients to solve complex problems and dr...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise challenges into AI solutions by embedding with teams, architecting systems, and ensuring production success. Balance consulting, engineering, and operational roles to deliver impa...

Juneau, AKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. Engage in consulting, engineering, and operational roles to ensure robust, production-ready systems that meet...

Salem, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions, balancing consulting, engineering, and operational roles. Drive impactful projects from discovery to production, ensuring data integ...

Dover, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive AI solutions, architect systems, and ensure production success. Collaborate with enterprise clients, tackle complex challenges, and deliver impactful results in regula...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by collaborating with enterprise teams, architecting systems, and ensuring robust delivery. Engage directly with clients to solve complex problems and drive impactful...

Augusta, MERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to architect and deliver AI solutions within enterprise teams, blending engineering, consulting, and operational expertise. Collaborate closely with clients to solve complex problems and ensur...

Richmond, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $274K *

Champion the U.S. Biologics Regulatory CMC team by providing strategic leadership, ensuring timely regulatory submissions, and fostering collaboration among global stakeholders to drive innovative bio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $284K *

Drive the success of our Oncology team by leading a group of Territory Managers, executing strategic plans, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across the Southeast region to enhance...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $274K *

Develop advanced document understanding systems to enhance legal content processing. Collaborate across teams to design, deploy, and evaluate models that drive measurable impact in legal, tax, and acc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering initiatives for cloud operations and enterprise systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions a...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic contracts management and proposal development for high-stakes federal bids. Collaborate across functions to balance risk and compliance while ensuring financial...

Alabama, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $260K *

Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support throughout the commissioning lifecycle of mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure successful execution of com...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $157K *

Engineer innovative microgrid systems, integrating PV, BESS, and distribution assets. Lead detailed electrical designs, ensuring compliance and constructability from concept to construction support. D...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $106K *

Shape the future of technical support by ensuring reliable operation of Shared System Maintainer cycles. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance testing environments and troubleshoot issue...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance clinical systems, ensuring compliance with NIH standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and implement solutions that improve health...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Staff Scientist do?question toggle

    A Staff Scientist conducts and supports research, designs experiments, analyzes results, maintains expertise in scientific methods or technologies, and collaborates with research teams. Depending on the role, they may also mentor colleagues and contribute to publications, proposals, or research strategy.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Staff Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by discipline and employer. Many roles ask for a Ph.D. and relevant research experience, while some accept a master's degree paired with substantial specialized experience. Employers may also expect expertise in field-specific methods, instruments, or data analysis.

  • How much do Staff Scientists earn?question toggle

    Staff Scientist pay varies according to field, experience, location, organization, and responsibilities. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Staff Scientist roles.

  • Where do Staff Scientists work?question toggle

    Staff Scientists work in settings such as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies, national laboratories, and technology or industrial research organizations.

  • How can I find Staff Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Staff Scientist openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search by location or specialization and compare requirements to identify roles that fit your experience.