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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$121K - $194K *

Support the oncology pipeline by analyzing multi-omics data, collaborating with teams across tumor immunology and drug development, and applying computational methods to enhance cancer vaccine researc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Support the operational transition and development of cloud-based forecasting systems, enhancing extreme weather prediction through collaboration, model development, and rigorous performance evaluatio...

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1 week ago

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

$86K - $112K *

Empower scientific innovation by engaging in therapeutic candidate development and evaluation, utilizing advanced assay systems. Contribute to preclinical research efforts addressing viral and bacteri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $179K *

Lead the charge in innovative mass spectrometry techniques to characterize biotherapeutics, supporting drug development from early candidates to regulatory submissions while collaborating with cross-f...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $204K *

Champion microbial risk management by leading Microbiological Risk Assessment initiatives, integrating technical strategy with innovation and product design, and fostering collaboration across R&D and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Transform the development of cutting-edge cell therapies by leading process design, optimization, and technology transfer in a collaborative, GMP-compliant environment focused on accelerating clinical...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on advancing research with non-human primates, where you'll lead experiments, manage projects, and foster growth in a collaborative lab environment. Prepare for increasing r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Transform analytical processes by applying your expertise in method development and optimization. Drive innovations in biopharmaceutical characterization while independently designing experiments to e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in analytical sciences, providing expert leadership for mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography in product development and quality control, ensuring scientifi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $169K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop innovative products, leveraging both academic and applied research. Collaborate cross-functionally in an environment that values creativity and ag...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $230K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative pharmacology assays using iPSC. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance drug candidates in various therapeutic areas, driving strategic scientific...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining a cutting-edge microscopy team, where you'll bridge high-end instrument operation with active research. Focus on advanced characterization of electronic devices while de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $256K *

Join a team that's pioneering microbial production strategies for recombinant enzymes and plasmids, driving high-performance screening workflows, and ensuring robust process development to support inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that designs and executes innovative multi-step experimental studies, ensuring scalable processes through strong collaboration and technical expertise in process development and analytical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Engage in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for clinical products while overseeing compliance and ensuring efficient operations at contract manufacturing sites...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $124K *

Advance organizational success by serving as a strategic HR partner, fostering engagement and providing sound guidance to leaders and employees across diverse teams in a dynamic research environment...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $145K *

Drive innovative modelling strategies for cell culture development, leading AI solutions and mentoring teams while influencing departmental digitalization efforts and ensuring rigorous scientific stan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Explore advanced power and propulsion systems as a technical SME, driving impactful research. Collaborate, analyze, and enhance testing methodologies in cutting-edge environments while mentoring the n...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $124K *

Support the design and implementation of electrical systems for automated scientific equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance laboratory automation in a fast-paced R&D environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$66K - $171K *

Unlock your potential by supporting a cutting-edge manufacturing facility, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance device assembly processes and drive continuous improvement efforts throu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $188K *

Join a pioneering team as you lead multi-omics analysis from clinical trials, translating complex data into vital biological insights. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to advance clinical str...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $123K *

Transform the field of electrochemical safety by conducting innovative research and experiments on battery systems, ensuring rigorous analysis and collaboration to advance safety science and technolog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $149K *

Innovate and apply advanced MHD models to tackle critical challenges in magnetic fusion energy, focusing on disruption mitigation and confinement loss in collaborative multi-institutional projects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $193K *

Tackle complex challenges in computer vision and machine learning, driving innovation in real-time visual reasoning systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $141K *

Advance the field of molecular biology by independently conducting high-complexity tests on clinical specimens. Collaborate with researchers and provide expert analysis, ensuring adherence to laborato...

2 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.