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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$135K - $138K *

Transform energy systems by engaging stakeholders and driving sustainable practices. Oversee technical assistance, conduct impactful research, and develop innovative solutions to enhance energy effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $287K *

Empower oncology research and clinical development by leading strategic initiatives and executing groundbreaking studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing bioprocess technologies. Leverage your expertise in cell culture and bioprocessing to deliver technical support and solutions for customers, enhancing their...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $175K *

Drive the charge in advancing enzymatic DNA synthesis through robust system integration and troubleshooting. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product development and operational strategies, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $180K *

Join a team focused on leveraging AI to solve critical business challenges. As a Data Scientist I, you will build and deploy innovative AI solutions, partnering with leaders to drive efficiency and gr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower our team in driving innovation by designing and executing analytical validation studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance NGS-based IVD...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $183K *

Develop advanced predictive models to enhance antibody design and assessment, collaborating closely with experimental biophysical platforms and integrating diverse datasets to drive innovations in bio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $126K *

Manage and develop LC-MS/MS analytical methods to support pharmacokinetic studies and bioanalysis, ensuring lab operations and data integrity in a collaborative environment with a focus on efficiency...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's advancing pharmaceutical technology transfer and quality control through analytical excellence, method validation, and leadership in a dynamic, compliance-focused environment. Drive...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive new product introduction as the technical authority on chemical processes, ensuring optimal performance and support at our manufacturing facility while collaborating with R&D and trouble...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $103K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team providing administrative support for operational success. This role encompasses communication, project planning, and maintaining efficient business operations for...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower scientific innovation by leading mRNA and lipid nanoparticle analytics. Collaborate with clients and teams to design and optimize methods, ensuring timely delivery of solutions while driving c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading research in epitranscriptomics and pancreatic islet biology, applying cutting-edge methodologies, mentoring trainees, and collaborating on impactful scientific projects foc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Shape innovative research in proteomics and chemical biology while managing a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with a team of researchers, drive scientific inquiries, and enhance lab operations to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with oncology experts to design and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that address scientific challenges and enhance clinical development in the life sciences secto...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to create AI solutions for Oncology, focusing on rapid prototyping, scientific accuracy, and practical applications in healthcare. Drive projects from concept to del...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Innovate solutions by collaborating with Oncology experts to design AI/ML systems that enhance scientific discovery and clinical development, ensuring real-world applicability and scientific integrity...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $231K *

Create impactful AI solutions in Oncology R&D. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop, prototype, and deliver innovative applications of machine learning to enhance drug discovery and cl...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $175K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Quantum Computational Materials Scientist, guiding research efforts in quantum applications for materials science. Lead initiatives, promote collaboration, and contribute...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $176K *

Join a team that's paving the way in tissue-based biomarker assay development, supporting innovative therapeutic programs through meticulous assay design and robust data generation in a cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $194K *

Engage with a multidisciplinary team to develop LC-MS bioanalytical assays advancing innovative therapeutics. Contribute to drug development through mechanistic understanding and collaboration on comp...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading groundbreaking research on large language model evaluation and routing. Design experiments and develop frameworks that shape AI understanding, informing both product develo...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $174K *

Transform drug safety through AI as a Senior Scientist, developing predictive models and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety in drug discovery and development...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Drive significant advancements in drug safety by developing AI/ML models that enhance translational safety predictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex data and improve de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Optimize AI/ML solutions for predictive safety modeling in drug discovery. Collaborate across disciplines to transform data into actionable insights, accelerating drug development and empowering infor...

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.