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 - $105K *

Advance your career with a hands-on role in developing and validating biomarker assays for clinical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions within a regul...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $135K *

Drive consumer safety as a Senior Scientist II in Product Safety & Toxicology, leveraging your toxicology expertise to lead and innovate in compliance with global standards across various personal car...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by joining a team that's pivotal in advancing safety science across a diverse product portfolio, ensuring comprehensive oversight and collaboration within clinical development and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $120K *

Grow your career by leading complex research projects, overseeing lab operations, and collaborating on innovative scientific studies. Utilize your expertise in molecular biology and laboratory managem...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Transform environmental projects by leading site investigations, evaluating risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Drive innovation in technical solutions while mentoring staff and developing clie...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $169K *

Elevate quality and compliance in GMP testing. As a Principal Scientist, you'll drive microbiological testing, method validation, and regulatory readiness, shaping a robust quality culture in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $169K *

Shape the future of compliance at a pioneering facility by leading microbiological testing and investigations, executing method validations and driving quality culture in GMP manufacturing processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $231K *

Drive the future of cybersecurity by designing robust cloud security solutions. Collaborate with teams to fortify systems, manage incidents, and enhance security awareness, ensuring resilience against...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming therapeutics by defining druggability strategies, leveraging your expertise in structural biology, computational methods, and experimental design to unlock novel bindin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of disease modeling by leading advanced computational research focused on oral lesions and cancers, integrating clinical data, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to drive...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $114K *

Champion advanced research projects with autonomy, collaborating with a principal investigator to innovate and publish significant findings while guiding less experienced staff and enhancing scientifi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Engage with customers to optimize transfection workflows and solution implementation, providing expert technical support and training from feasibility through scale-up. Collaborate cross-functionally...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading technical initiatives in a high-volume laboratory. Drive performance and quality through mentorship, method development, and hands-on expertise with analytical instrumentat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $112K *

Engineer innovative mechanical and custom equipment solutions for diverse projects, managing execution from design through construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and r...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $115K *

Innovate cutting-edge photopolymer formulations for 3D printing, leading the transformation from lab-scale development to commercial launch while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet cust...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $137K *

Accelerate customer success as a Field Application Scientist, providing expert technical support and training in proteomics mass spectrometry. Engage in pre-and post-sales assistance, cultivating stro...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $270K *

Deliver a groundbreaking patient-derived organoid platform by integrating wet lab experiments with computational approaches to discover novel cancer therapies through a multidisciplinary team and larg...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive proactive IT operations across global teams, focusing on endpoint management, software procurement, and team leadership. Balance hands-on technical work with strategic planning to enhance IT eff...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $197K *

Help us leverage data analytics to drive product development and optimize user engagement. You'll build models, design experiments, and create dashboards to enhance understanding of user behavior and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $169K *

Drive cleanroom environmental monitoring programs, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and inspection readiness. Lead a team, partner across departments, and support manufacturing operations in a sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $169K *

Lead the charge in establishing and overseeing the Cleanroom EM program while ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Engage collaboratively across departments to support production readiness and main...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Create innovative methods for real-time interactive generation in video and world models. Lead research initiatives, collaborate with engineers, and publish findings to shape the future of interactive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $163K *

Drive innovative bioinformatics solutions by owning pipeline and infrastructure engineering for our advanced research team. Collaborate with scientists to enhance workflows, improve operational effici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $180K *

Elevate your career by owning bioinformatics pipelines and AWS infrastructure for a cutting-edge research team. You'll enhance operational reliability, empower scientists, and streamline workflows in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by spearheading innovative siRNA synthesis and purification efforts, collaborating across teams to ensure quality and yield, while mentoring junior scientists in a dynamic, high-perfo...

3 days 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.