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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$90K - $120K *

Lead innovative insect research projects, collaborating with US and UK teams to develop sustainable pest control technologies. Drive experimental design, execution, and data analysis to advance critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $265K *

Transform the future of cancer treatment by leading a dynamic team dedicated to advancing Synthetic Immunity. Leverage your deep expertise in T cell biology to drive innovative research and collaborat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in peptide chemistry, leveraging your expertise to shape strategic business development, enhance product offerings, and establish key industry relationships while e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven scientific platforms by building high-performance UIs, APIs, and scalable databases. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems that bridge scientific intent a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Join our team to develop a cutting-edge AI-driven scientific platform. Collaborate with ML researchers and engineers to build high-performance user interfaces, services, and databases that enhance sci...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $137K *

Lead innovative scientific projects in HLA antigen characterization and protein expression. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and drive new developments while executin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $137K *

Develop and lead technical projects in HLA antigen characterization and assay development, collaborating across multiple teams to drive innovation, product quality, and continuous improvement in a reg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $179K *

Play a key role in leading analytical development for oligonucleotides and bioconjugates. Guide compliance with cGMP and enhance innovative techniques throughout drug development phases, ensuring qual...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design, execute, and optimize mRNA production processes while collaborating with cross-functional professionals to advance groundbreaking mRNA-based therapeutics from developmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative translational strategies bridging preclinical and early clinical development. Engage as a hands-on scientist, driving biomarker discovery and integrating complex...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Contribute to the execution of early-phase clinical trials by coordinating design, planning, and oversight across therapeutic areas, ensuring compliance and data integrity, while managing team perform...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Lead the charge in early phase clinical trial management, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and safety. Collaborate across teams to drive project success and enhance operational procedures, fosteri...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Drive successful early-phase clinical trials by coordinating design, execution, and oversight to ensure compliance and data validity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical develo...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team to advance innovative cell-based assays, supporting product marketing and validation through expert lab techniques, data analysis, and customer engagement. Collaborate to drive p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Transform innovative concepts into delicious consumer products by leading product development projects across diverse confectionery categories, leveraging strong technical expertise and cross-function...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $100K *

Lead the charge in advancing semiconductor innovation by developing, scaling, and characterizing purification and synthesis processes for cutting-edge materials, driving successful new product introdu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $123K *

Empower product safety through signal management, risk evaluation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and support safety surveillance during all development phases...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $105K *

Advance your career in a pivotal research role, conducting molecular biology and genomics studies. Ensure high-quality outputs in a collaborative environment, supporting both production-scale and adva...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$212K - $387K *

The Senior Research Scientist will conduct cutting-edge research in computer vision and machine learning to drive innovation at TikTok. This role involves ensuring successful technology transfers to p...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $127K *

Join us to lead advanced tobacco research, overseeing study design, data analysis, and reporting. Manage research teams and contribute to grant applications, translating complex findings into actionab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $170K *

Champion the development of innovative therapeutic solutions by leading analytical processes for large-molecule drug candidates, collaborating across teams to ensure product quality and regulatory com...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $259K *

Transform your career by bridging power system physics with innovative software architecture, designing cutting-edge simulation algorithms and optimization tools for large-scale electrical networks th...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $138K *

Analyze and lead analytical and formulation processes; supervise teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and support product development while guaranteeing quality and efficiency within the laborat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Champion innovation in protein and peptide analysis by developing workflows and leading bioanalytical studies with state-of-the-art detection methods. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality an...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $171K *

Engage your expertise as you support API manufacturing processes, executing technical projects to enhance yield, purity, and productivity while ensuring compliant operations and effective documentatio...

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.