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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$110K - $130K *

Accelerate drug candidate optimization by leveraging advanced computational chemistry techniques. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative modeling approaches, enhancing drug design and de...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine data analytics leadership by guiding a dynamic team through complex data science and machine learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering innovation across the...

6 days ago

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

$152K - $202K *

Unlock potential by developing key tooling to evaluate robotic policies in simulation and real environments. Collaborate closely with a high-impact engineering team, enhancing iteration speed and reli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$171K - $223K *

Advance innovative biomarker strategies by leading complex projects, defining robust evidence generation, and shaping regulatory submissions to enhance clinical development of large-molecule therapeut...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team focusing on innovative cell line development and biotherapeutics. Drive cutting-edge research in CHO cell engineering while collaborating closely with experts to enhance workflows...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of CAR-T therapies by leading early process development for a manufacturable lentiviral vector platform, leveraging your expertise in molecular biology and bio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $211K *

Analyze complex datasets and develop AI/ML models to bolster cybersecurity efforts. Collaborate with a skilled team of data scientists and analysts to derive insights and enhance data-driven decision...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $211K *

Advance your career by leveraging AI and data science to enhance cybersecurity efforts, tackling large-scale datasets and translating complex data into actionable insights for mission partners while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative bioinformatics solutions, integrating genomics and data analysis, while guiding projects to clinical application and ensuring high-quality standards across pipel...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Transform pharmaceutical product development by leveraging your expertise in analytical testing and methodology. Contribute to fast-paced projects, ensuring all results meet high standards of quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $211K *

Unlock the potential of data science in cybersecurity! Collaborate with experts on high-impact projects, utilizing Python, cloud, and ETL to safeguard national security through advanced analytics and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $300K *

Transform early-stage drug discovery by leading target identification and validation across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring data-driven prioritization for interventions in cardio-renal-metabolic...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate scientific program management by leading multidisciplinary teams, providing expert guidance on biosafety and biomedical policy, and facilitating strategic initiatives to drive health informati...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the healthcare landscape by leading survey science and analytics initiatives. This senior role emphasizes methodological integrity and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient exper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive project success as you lead cross-functional teams in upgrading and deploying advanced systems to enhance pilot training, ensuring budget adherence and stakeholder satisfactio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance drug safety evaluations. Provide analytical expertise in reviewing clinical data, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory stand...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join our Advanced Microscopy team to tackle complex materials analysis using advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Collaborate with experts to deliver precise results that drive critical cl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee toxicology programs, ensuring the safe development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceutical products while managing EHSS risks and regulatory compliance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the coordination of clinical data reviews and medical plans, ensuring project milestones are met in collaboration with cross-functional teams for successful oncology trial execution...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $200K *

Take ownership of daily microbiology lab operations, ensuring quality control and compliance while supervising staff, managing workflows, and enhancing technical excellence to support clinical needs a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product quality and process optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute experiments and contribute to the development and validation of ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $115K *

Drive innovative development in pharmaceutical research by leveraging hands-on expertise in LC/MS technologies. Engage with customers while evaluating concepts, testing prototypes, and providing criti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that drives innovation in process engineering to deliver robust solutions for API and natural product projects, guiding scientists from development through commercialization while mentorin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $202K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative survey research methodologies to enhance health outcomes in developing countries, driving scientific leadership across multidisciplinary projects and fostering...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Optimize operational data flow through advanced modeling and collaboration. As a Physical Scientist, you will tackle complex challenges in high-performance computing to improve weather and climate dat...

4 days 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.