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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$119K - $164K *

Engage as a subject matter expert to advance optical modeling and simulation for cutting-edge Corning technologies, influencing optical component design and contributing to innovative research initiat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $99K *

Shape the future of environmental projects by leading assessments, remediation, and team management. Drive successful project delivery while mentoring talent and maintaining client relationships throu...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $99K *

Champion environmental project success through management of assessments, remediation, and stakeholder communications while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations and timeline...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex scientific projects by overseeing biopharmaceutical assay development and validation. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery of quality data, manage vendor relationships, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $110K *

Join a team that fosters innovation in analytical development, supporting method development, validation, and testing for clinical programs. Contribute to data integrity while collaborating on complex...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Engage as a key scientist in protein production, transforming the pipeline through recombinant expression and purification while enhancing methods to support drug discovery and structural biology proj...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $270K *

Collaborate as a Research Scientist to develop innovative AI monitoring systems, ensuring safe and aligned AI behavior in complex environments through effective oversight and real-time tracking techni...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$216K - $270K *

Drive AI safety and innovation by developing real-time monitoring and control systems. Collaborate with experts to create standards for AI oversight and explore methodologies that ensure responsible A...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $155K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Oligonucleotide Scientist, driving innovation in oligonucleotide synthesis and purification. Mentor teams and lead groundbreaking projects from early discovery to clini...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in the field of synthetic biology by leading the development of advanced microbial biosensors. Collaborate across teams to design, construct, and evaluate solutions tailored for diverse envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Optimize pharmaceutical product development as a key contributor, performing analytical testing and method validation using various methodologies including HPLC, GC, and UV. Collaborate in a fast-pace...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $126K *

Elevate progress at the forefront of gene therapy by developing scalable, cGMP-compliant manufacturing processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring quality standards while collaborating with multidis...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $500K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions as a Staff or Principal Machine Learning Engineer, focusing on research, optimization, and deployment of advanced ML systems. Drive the evolution of intelligent applicat...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI solutions, lead research initiatives, and design benchmarks to enhance agent architectures in a collaborative environment focused on building digital humans...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $95K *

Innovate advanced plastic welding processes by driving research and development, designing AI systems, and strategizing product roadmaps to meet industrial needs effectively, while collaborating acros...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $105K *

Lead genetic toxicology studies, ensuring GLP compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams to design, interpret, and communicate scientific findings while managing multiple projects and mentoring st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $500K+*

Explore hands-on research opportunities in large models, focusing on evaluation and self-improvement dynamics. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive AI R&D acceleration, while designing models and a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$350K - $500K+*

Shape the future of AI research by measuring and understanding self-improvement dynamics in large models, while executing experiments and collaborating on evaluations that drive growth and efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $148K *

Advance bioanalytical strategies by designing assays, conducting experiments, and collaborating with teams in a fast-paced biotech environment, contributing to preclinical and clinical program success...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Execute innovative pharmaceutical formulations and research, collaborating cross-functionally to advance drug candidates through preclinical development and ensure successful clinical applications...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $158K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of neuroscience by leveraging human iPSCs to advance drug discovery. Collaborate within a dynamic team to design assays, execute studies, and drive innovative rese...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of advanced NGS algorithms and pipelines, ensuring analytical accuracy and scalability while collaborating across teams to translate biological needs into computational solutions...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $217K *

Lead transformative AI-powered data science solutions for clinical research, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to enhance decision-making and patient outcomes. Drive scalable tool developm...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of hematologic therapies by leading innovative research and developing assays in a dynamic biotech environment. Collaborate with teams to drive drug discovery and make a tangible pati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

3 weeks 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.