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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$95K - $115K *

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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Innovate in environmental compliance as you lead diverse projects, conducting research, site visits, and writing comprehensive reports. Flexibly manage client needs while ensuring adherence to federal...

Today

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

$80K - $90K *

Engage with diverse environmental projects, supporting compliance through fieldwork, report writing, and regulatory research, while collaborating flexibly to meet client needs and deadlines across var...

Today

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

$80K - $90K *

Join us to support and lead diverse environmental compliance projects, balancing team collaboration and independent work while managing site visits and regulatory research to meet client needs effecti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing environmental compliance solutions through technical project leadership, regulatory research, and collaboration, while ensuring adherence to industry standard...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Support environmental compliance projects by conducting research, executing technical projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Flexibility to adapt to client needs and travel is essen...

4 days ago

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

$87K - $119K *

Drive innovation in organic materials synthesis while collaborating across teams to develop advanced processes for critical materials. Leverage expertise in AFR technology to enhance efficiency and ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in analytical method development for drug products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data for clinical studies and regulatory submissions while adhering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $196K *

Join a team that's innovating healthcare analytics, applying advanced statistical methods to personalize patient care and enhance health outcomes. Collaborate in groundbreaking projects that transform...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $196K *

Lead transformative healthcare analytics initiatives by applying advanced statistical methods to improve patient outcomes and health delivery, collaborating across teams to enhance product effectivene...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $196K *

Help us shape the future of healthcare analytics by leveraging advanced statistical techniques to analyze complex health data, drive innovative solutions, and ultimately improve patient outcomes and p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $196K *

Unlock innovative healthcare solutions as you analyze and design impactful studies to enhance patient care and drive public health initiatives using advanced statistical methods...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $275K *

Shape the future of AI and national security, leading innovative projects that blend research with real-world applications to solve complex challenges. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor a dynam...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Transform theoretical physics into practical applications by developing models that adhere to physical laws. Conduct evaluations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance model coherence...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Drive innovative analytical solutions by collaborating across teams to develop and execute state-of-the-art molecular assays, contributing to CAR-T manufacturing processes, and authoring essential doc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing multiomics data generation through precision-driven wet lab techniques. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring high-quality data from patient samples while s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $200K *

Deliver scientific leadership in analytical method development for large molecule therapeutics, ensuring robust strategies for characterization and compliance while collaborating with multiple departm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative drug discovery by applying advanced synthetic methodologies and collaborating with a dynamic team on multi-step synthesis and optimization processes to advance medicinal chemi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $131K *

Elevate your expertise by developing high-throughput assays for innovative oligonucleotide screenings. Execute extensive screening processes and optimize cell culture methods while thriving in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $88K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in reagent manufacturing and quality control. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to support high-throughput workflows, optimize processes, and enhance laborator...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to innovative cell line development by applying molecular biology and gene editing techniques. Engage in hands-on research to design and optimize mammalian host cell lines, ensuring effecti...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative clinical trial execution, leading protocol design, data analysis, and regulatory submissions. Work collaboratively with clinical teams to ensure compliance and effective commu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge bioassays for biologics characterization and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality results while maintaining compliance and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $142K *

Champion recruitment initiatives by partnering with scientific and operational leaders to fill specialized roles, ensuring compliance and enhancing organizational capability through strategic talent a...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic Neurobiology Research Laboratory, overseeing operations, liaising between teams, and enhancing lab efficiency while supporting cutting-edge research initiatives...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.