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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$106K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to design and construct innovative mechanical systems for a cutting-edge particle accelerator project. Utilize your engineering expertise and creativity to tackle complex mechanica...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team of researchers to develop and optimize cutting-edge polymer-based solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring scalable and manufacturable innovations while mentoring junior...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative synthetic chemistry projects that drive scalable, manufacturable solutions in specialty chemicals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into practical applicat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering cutting-edge computational solutions by developing advanced PDE solvers using MPI+CUDA on multi-node GPU clusters, integrating AI to enhance performance, accuracy, and v...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $300K *

Shape the future of biological AI by developing advanced reinforcement learning models. Collaborate in a dynamic team to blend machine learning with experimental biology, enhancing high-throughput res...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Empower innovative biological AI solutions by developing cutting-edge reinforcement learning methods. Join our dynamic team to bridge machine learning and high-throughput biology, driving hands-on res...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Empower government logistics through advanced data science and AI integration, enhancing mission planning and decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and improve data-driven...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $162K *

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance AI-driven scientific discoveries. Shape the future of computational science by developing and optimizing AI models and workflows for innovative rese...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $176K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of computational physics by developing and optimizing advanced algorithms for high-performance computing systems. Collaborate with a diverse team on cutting-edge m...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving environmental solutions! Lead large-scale projects and ensure compliance with environmental regulations while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with diverse teams...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join as a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead complex wetland, stream, and wildlife assessments. Manage project scopes, oversee permitting processes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our fast-paced research lab by leading statistical and epidemiologic analyses of clinical data. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team focused on trauma and emergency medici...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing environmental safety through oversight of laboratory testing. Lead a professional unit, ensuring compliance and excellence while managing a skilled team in cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Transform pediatric cancer research by leading innovative projects in immunology, enhancing CAR T cell functionality, and fostering collaborative lab efforts to improve patient outcomes through advanc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative oncology research, focusing on liquid biopsy biomarkers, epigenetic analysis, and tumor microenvironment studies to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment methodologies...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team in the Office of the CTO, developing advanced AI/ML models to analyze complex biological data, drive innovation in research, and collaborate across disciplines to impact health and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $115K *

Unlock potential by innovating 3D printing materials through research, collaboration, and experimentation. Drive advancements in a dynamic environment with a diverse team to enhance capabilities acros...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $115K *

Innovate groundbreaking materials for 3D printing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to unlock applications across industries and drive advancements in polymer science from lab to commercial u...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $115K *

Shape the future of 3D printing by developing innovative materials. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance material performance and commercialization, driving advancements across d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Collaborate with team leaders to drive strategic partnerships and policy initiatives, influencing evidence-based practices across global projects while enhancing operational efficiency and outreach ef...

1 week ago

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

$79K - $132K *

Help us elevate our analytical chemistry capabilities by conducting complex assays and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards while mentoring and guiding junior analysts in our fast-p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $149K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative biomarker strategies in the therapeutic landscape. Lead impactful research and drive experimental design in preclinical models, as you advance compelling new p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Engineer marine soundscapes by managing and analyzing passive acoustic data to support research on fish, marine mammals, and vessel activity across the southeastern U.S. Collaborate with partners and...

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2 weeks ago

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

$128K - $266K *

Grow your career with a leading R&D team focused on high-performance RF systems. Take charge of troubleshooting, upgrading, and integrating complex high-power RF amplifiers to support vital research a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $192K *

Shape the future of climate forecasting by leading research in Atmospheric Science to develop AI-driven, actionable weather predictions for tropical regions, enhancing global responses to heat stress...

2 weeks ago

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

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.