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 *

Unlock potential by leading innovative material development from concept to deployment. Your expertise will drive critical market applications in diverse industries while collaborating with teams to s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative liquid handling solutions by providing expert support, conducting training, and enhancing protocols. Join a flexible, home-based team supporting multiple applications and traveling...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Develop and manage preclinical research projects, ensuring data analysis and protocol compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance neuroscience and injury research outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team to lead drilling operations, ensuring safety and compliance while coordinating subcontractor activities, technical documentation, and stakeholder communications for effective gro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $170K *

Design transformative therapies by optimizing iPSC-derived processes. Collaborate with experts, tackle complex scientific challenges, and contribute to advancing cell therapy from concept to clinic fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$197K - $235K *

Join a dynamic Drug Discovery team to lead DMPK strategy and drive innovative therapeutics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, managing DMPK studies to advance drug develop...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $125K *

Lead the charge in advancing next-gen in vivo cell and gene therapies through high-quality data generation and experimental execution, while collaborating across multiple pre-clinical programs and sha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive successful biologics program development by providing expertise and lifecycle support. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure compliance in a fast-paced, cGMP env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $150K *

Deliver project management and technical leadership in environmental investigations and remediation efforts, fostering client relationships and team development to drive successful project outcomes an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $182K *

Join a team that's pioneering embedded systems engineering for innovative space applications. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to tackle technical challenges while contributing to cutting-edg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $216K *

Join a team that's transforming e-commerce through deep learning and AI. As part of a pioneering research group, you'll develop cutting-edge algorithms that optimize real-time decision-making in a glo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by training large models into production-ready robotic systems. Engage in fine-tuning, performance evaluation, and real-world implementations while becoming a full-stack ML roboticist...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $205K *

Elevate your career by strategically guiding client communications across large-scale pharma projects. Manage high-stakes decisions, foster client relationships, and lead integrated strategies to enha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform global health initiatives by providing expert technical support on outbreak detection and emergency preparedness. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance public health response syst...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $193K *

Unlock potential by designing cutting-edge LLM and ML systems that empower 50+ teams with advanced NLP tools. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to implement impactful features and streamline A...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $108K *

Engineer efficient oligonucleotide synthesis and purification processes, optimizing high throughput production to support research and clinical activities while collaborating across teams to enhance m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape impactful research by leading analytical methods for Long-Acting Injectables. You'll mentor teams, conduct complex analysis, and maintain client relations while ensuring compliance with GMP stan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $196K *

Launch your career by optimizing our IT operations and providing hands-on support for diverse workplace technologies. Collaborate with teams across departments and countries to ensure efficient identi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $108K *

Engage with our scientific team to contribute to innovative research, assisting in experiments, data analysis, and laboratory management while collaborating with senior scientists to advance project o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $190K *

Join our multidisciplinary team to innovate assay development and data evaluation. Leverage cheminformatics to enhance our Octant Navigator platform, contributing to cutting-edge drug discovery and ad...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $193K *

Solve complex logistics challenges by designing algorithms and synthesizing data. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to turn research insights into impactful solutions in a fast-paced, innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $113K *

Drive innovation by conducting lab and animal studies to develop new biological products. Collaborate with teams to enhance laboratory protocols, ensuring quality and accuracy in scientific research a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$174K - $252K *

Join a team that's advancing AI by developing and enhancing verified code generation systems and algorithms, ensuring safety and efficacy while tackling global challenges through cutting-edge research...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Lead complex R&D projects in high-temperature superconducting magnet systems, interfacing with executives and technical teams. Drive innovation from concept to production, managing risks and ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $123K *

Manage laboratory operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and support for advanced communication systems through effective leadership, organization, and collaboration with technical staff...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.