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 - $130K *

Take ownership of innovative gene delivery projects, optimizing focused ultrasound techniques for improved neurotechnology applications. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to drive preclinical...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental protection and data accuracy, tackling complex challenges as a Project Chemist. Collaborate on QA project plans, ensuring high-quality data for a sustaina...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Transform the process development landscape by managing technology transfer for Injectable products, ensuring successful scale-up and compliance with GMP standards while supporting client collaboratio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Oversee advanced research on battery safety, leading projects that test, model, and evaluate thermal and fire hazards to enhance property loss prevention strategies through innovative engineering solu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $232K *

Lead dynamic multi-disciplinary teams to tackle complex data science challenges, leveraging advanced analytics and decision support to deliver impactful insights for strategic government projects acro...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$113K - $195K *

Join our innovative team to enhance cryogenic systems for cutting-edge research. Collaborate with engineers and technicians in developing, operating, and optimizing high-power RF systems and cryogenic...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $242K *

Drive innovation by developing ML algorithms and mathematical models that enhance pricing and ETA decisions, collaborating across teams to solve key business challenges and improve marketplace dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing Liquid Biopsy Science through innovative assay and algorithm development. Collaborate across disciplines to create impactful solutions for oncology diagnostics and t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $175K *

Contribute to cutting-edge liquid biopsy assay development and validation. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance biomarker detection and leverage machine learning for impactful cancer diagnostics a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's enhancing research by leading biomarker studies and image analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative assays and AI-driven techniques, ensuring scientific rigor a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $176K *

Discover innovative solutions as you collaborate with engineers on pulse power engineering and experimental integration in a critical R&D environment supporting national security. Contribute to high-v...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$290K - $363K *

Empower a high-performing team of researchers and engineers to drive innovative GenAI initiatives. Lead strategic research roadmaps while fostering collaboration, cultivating talent, and ensuring impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$290K - $363K *

Inspire a high-impact team as you define research roadmaps and drive groundbreaking advancements in generative AI. Collaborate with diverse sectors to translate innovative research into practical appl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative analytical development for long-acting oral drug products. Collaborate cross-functionally to advance drug characterization, stability, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic and su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of epigenomic research through advanced computational strategies, integrating machine learning and multi-omics data to explore chromatin organization and gene regulation within a mult...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of drug development by leading advanced research in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) to enhance pharmacokinetics and ensure safe, effect...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $202K *

Champion innovative research by leading a high-performing team to explore laser-material interactions, driving advancements in optical materials for critical technology sectors including semiconductor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $185K *

Innovate within a leading R&D team to develop sustainable materials and cutting-edge solutions for a variety of applications. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform customer needs into...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $125K *

Drive the integrity of research programs, leading study design and protocol authorship while converting scientific insights into actionable data for stakeholders. Foster collaboration with clinicians...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Develop innovative engineering models for high wind hazards and loss estimation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance catastrophe modeling applications while producing technical docu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming PMMA Resins through innovative R&D projects. Lead cross-functional initiatives from ideation to commercialization, driving results and stakeholder engagement in a dynam...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $228K *

Take ownership of strategic financial oversight and project management across multiple T&E/S&T initiatives, ensuring compliance and guiding cross-functional teams to successful execution and financial...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$202K - $236K *

Transform drug discovery efforts by leading computational chemistry initiatives, integrating cutting-edge modeling, and mentoring teams to enhance compound design workflows, ensuring efficient progres...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to drive advanced molecular diagnostics, utilizing your expertise in PCR, DNA sequencing, and microarray technology, while ensuring top-notch quality and compliance in a fast-paced...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Lead bioinformatics initiatives to discover and validate nucleic acid biomarkers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance research and analysis. Employ advanced computational techniques f...

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.