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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$287K - $449K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives within a major science and technology area. Drive integration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance performance for the...

3 weeks ago

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

$170K - $230K *

Lead the charge in deploying advanced NLP models for healthcare applications, optimizing clinical workflows and advancing medical research. Focus on building robust AI infrastructure to ensure quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $210K *

Innovate healthcare solutions by leveraging cutting-edge AI and NLP technologies. As a team member, you'll optimize clinical workflows, enhance trial matching, and contribute to medical research trans...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $158K *

Manage and enhance quantum sensing technologies for national security missions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and integrate quantum sensors while mentoring junior team members and implementi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Tackle complex chemical studies and drive innovative product development while independently conducting analytical tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operations, mentor colleagu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $116K *

Unlock potential by performing critical molecular and serological testing to advance public health initiatives targeting infectious diseases. Join a dedicated team focused on laboratory diagnostics an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $230K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust AI pipelines and orchestration for clinical workflows, ensuring reliability and performance while partnering with ML scientists to enhance producti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $183K *

Join a team that's advancing drug-conjugate discovery through innovative cell and molecular biology techniques. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver data for impactful cancer treatmen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Transform therapeutic development by leading the design of innovative antibody-oligonucleotide conjugation technologies. Drive cross-functional collaboration and mentor a diverse team to accelerate br...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $266K *

Empower impactful cybersecurity initiatives by leveraging AI/ML for data analysis and visualization. Foster a team-oriented environment while using your data science expertise to enhance national secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $277K *

Pioneer innovative research in national security, analyzing complex nuclear weapon effects and their implications on military strategies. Engage with stakeholders and deliver actionable insights for s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $151K *

Join a leading effort in critical minerals recovery, providing expert guidance in geochemistry and remediation for diverse projects, while collaborating with clients to innovate solutions for sustaina...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $168K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical development to enhance cell therapy products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design assays, validate methods, and support regulatory submissions whil...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $179K *

Lead the charge in CMC project management within Pharmaceutical Development, driving drug product development from early discovery to commercialization. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high-q...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in autonomous agent research, tackling long-horizon evaluation and environment design while innovating benchmarks and coding in a collaborative, dynamic setting with a focus on improvi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Champion the development and optimization of analytical methods for recombinant proteins, ensuring product quality and compliance while engaging with external partners and cross-functional teams in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $124K *

Join a team that's driving the development of innovative purification processes for therapeutic biologics. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance biologics pipelines through robust, scalable...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $167K *

Pioneer innovative drug substance processes while enhancing sustainable solutions. Collaborate multidisciplinary to develop scalable methods for clinical and commercial production, driving scientific...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing drug development through innovative pharmacometric analyses, collaborating with experts to drive decision-making across clinical projects and enhance drug eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Empower change by leading vital data research and analysis initiatives. Drive impactful solutions to advance health policies for underserved populations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Serve as a key leader in managing complex environmental projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise to drive project execution, develop proposals, and guide a team i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $104K *

Drive the formulation and optimization of innovative LNP systems for next-gen gene editing therapies. Collaborate with experts to transition AI-designed gene editors from bench to preclinical studies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Engage in scientific programming support for earth system models, enhancing functionalities and collaborating on advanced database projects while ensuring high-quality data analysis and comprehensive...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $170K *

Shape the future of laboratory services by leading a skilled team, ensuring accuracy and compliance in high complexity testing, while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $207K *

Drive innovative data solutions by analyzing and interpreting data, collaborating across teams, and enhancing algorithmic features while ensuring high-quality data products for diverse industry stakeh...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.