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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$75K - $95K *

Play a key role in animal conservation by managing collections, supervising staff, and developing breeding programs for endangered species while ensuring optimal care and welfare for diverse animal po...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure solutions for high availability and scalability. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement reliable services, automate processes, and enhance workflows, ensuring robust...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $138K *

Lead field teams in conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys. Mentor junior staff while managing compliance under environmental regulations. Collaborate on diverse projects across Texas...

3 weeks ago

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

$81K - $138K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental solutions by leading field efforts in biological surveys and wetland delineation across Texas and the U.S. You will mentor junior staff, conduct assessmen...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in regulatory affairs as a pivotal contributor, shaping strategies and managing complex submissions across global oncology programs while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure com...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Help us shape regulatory strategies and manage submissions for global drug development across oncology, ensuring compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners in a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental projects, ensuring compliance and delivering expert solutions. Collaborate with clients and project managers on investigations, remediations, and reporting, w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of the technical direction and delivery of studies, ensuring compliance and timely completion. Engage with clients and guide project management while maintaining high scientific and reg...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical power operations by assisting in the design, maintenance, and management of high-voltage transmission and distribution systems, ensuring optimal saf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$171K - $222K *

Elevate innovation as you explore generative models and advanced machine learning techniques. Drive impactful enhancements in multimedia understanding and content personalization for a global audience...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$86K - $100K *

Drive innovative clinical research projects, collaborating with faculty on Parkinson's studies. Oversee participant recruitment, data management, and compliance while nurturing career growth within a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $110K *

Elevate your career by ensuring project delivery and regulatory compliance, while fostering customer relationships and overseeing technical testing processes in a dynamic laboratory environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$262K - $365K *

Optimize data-driven strategies that enhance product performance and inform decision-making processes through advanced analytics and deep stakeholder collaboration in a dynamic environment...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate advanced R&D initiatives by leading hands-on analysis of RF sensor data. Shape research direction, validate technical outputs, and communicate insights to stakeholders while operating in resou...

US-AnywhereIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $198K *

Analyze and develop statistical programs and datasets to support product development, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate research in passive RF emitter identification through hands-on analysis of real-time sensor data. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring scientific integrity and clear communication with st...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $180K *

Lead development of data science capabilities across the enterprise, driving impactful AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize operations and elevate digital product performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $158K *

Innovate biopreservation workflows for cell and gene therapy with expertise in cryobiology and process development. Collaborate across teams to tackle challenges in cell preservation and contribute to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced search and retrieval systems using Elasticsearch and GenAI techniques to enhance data relevance and decision-making outcomes in enterprise environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's developing AI and analytics solutions to optimize processes and enhance decision-making across operations and commercial domains, with a focus on machine-learning, model deployment...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $85K *

Join a team that's pioneering theoretical studies in electrocatalysis, focusing on understanding reaction mechanisms and optimizing catalysts for innovative applications. Collaborate with experts to c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $180K *

Drive innovation in chemical analyzers for semiconductor processes. Collaborate on commercial product design and validate analytical methods. Conduct experiments, document findings, and share results...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team to advance in vivo CAR T cell platform development, leveraging your expertise in immunology and innovative research techniques...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$53K - $188K *

Join a team that explores acute and persistent pain mechanisms while enhancing anesthesia research. Contribute through hands-on lab work, brain imaging, and daily operational support in a collaborativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Lead laboratory operations by ensuring accurate testing, quality control, and staff training while maintaining compliance and safety standards. Engage in continuous improvement processes to deliver ti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.