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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$100K - $120K *

Join us to execute organic chemistry workflows overnight, ensuring timely results for testing and characterization. Solve challenges independently while maintaining meticulous records and ensuring sea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $184K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful research studies from conception through publication, combining unique data sources to provide actionable insights for executives. Engage with senior stakeholders...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $192K *

Drive innovative single-cell and genomic research to unveil cancer mechanisms, collaborating across teams to analyze data, perform high-throughput screening, and publish findings that advance therapeu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $172K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in method automation and analytical workflows, enhancing efficiency and data integrity while collaborating across teams to translate methods into effective automated syste...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Drive innovation in forensic and analytical chemistry while leading a team that enhances national security. Engage in cutting-edge spectral analysis in a dynamic, 24/7 operational environment with opp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $134K *

Play a key role in advancing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing products by designing and executing lab studies, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $134K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of antimicrobial testing by leveraging your scientific expertise to develop high-quality AST products while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams for impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance researcher engagement by supporting collaborators through onboarding, training, and troubleshooting. Leverage your lab experience to drive platform adoption, ensuring seamless integrat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading bioanalytical strategy for clinical programs, managing PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker deliverables while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate acros...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in advancing innovative RNA therapeutics through in vivo efficacy testing and collaborative research efforts, driving scientific discovery in a fast-paced biotech environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge synthetic methodologies in a collaborative research environment. Drive innovation and optimization in high-throughput experiments to enhance compound librar...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Engage in innovative drug discovery efforts targeting inflammatory diseases. Lead cross-functional projects, execute advanced studies, and enhance immunology strategies to deliver transformative thera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $260K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI solutions in precision medicine with advanced foundation models. Collaborate across disciplines to develop transformative applications for clinical research and drug developme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative neuroscience discovery by designing and implementing in vitro pharmacology readouts. Collaborate in matrixed environments, ensuring high standards in data analysis and leading scie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Engage in advanced AI research and model development across text, image, and speech modalities. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions that address complex challenges and drive...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Explore innovative AI solutions by developing state-of-the-art models across text, image, and speech. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex use cases and drive impactful research projects t...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to enhance genomic data engineering practices, support public health objectives through advanced analytics, and ensure the integrity of genomic datasets for outbrea...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading innovative research to validate marketing effectiveness for Fortune 100 brands. Drive complex field studies and mentor junior scientists while engaging with top executives t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $210K *

Reimagine physical AI by architecting innovative training platforms that empower models to perceive, plan, and control in structured environments, paving the way for cutting-edge applications and adva...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $106K *

Drive innovative research in neuroscience and biomechanics, developing computational models and leading lab activities. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance understanding of organism function thr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $135K *

Lead the charge in analytical development for small molecule CMC projects, enhancing quality control and regulatory compliance from preclinical through late-stage clinical phases, while collaborating...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $252K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative quantum computing projects, driving the development of robust prototypes and methodologies. Collaborate with top researchers to bridge theory and practice i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $112K *

Engage in cutting-edge educational leadership by designing and delivering an immersive summer bootcamp on AI and machine learning for the chemical sciences, while fostering interdisciplinary collabora...

3 weeks ago

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

$220K - $260K *

Shape the future of precision medicine by advancing AI-driven foundation models. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate solutions using large-scale clinical data, impacting drug development and cl...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $134K *

Drive scientific support excellence by managing team performance, enhancing customer interactions, and implementing best practices to improve support operations and deliver exceptional service across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.