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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$136K - $184K *

Partner with us to drive innovation as you tackle diverse challenges in ML and applied mathematics, collaborating across scientific and engineering teams to create transformative solutions from resear...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $171K *

Tackle innovative drug manufacturing challenges as part of a dynamic team, driving technology transfers and ensuring regulatory compliance to enhance clinical supply and production success across vari...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $132K *

Unlock potential by leveraging Machine Learning and AI to enhance revenue through advanced data science techniques. Collaborate with teams to implement models, drive process improvements, and communic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading exploratory engineering projects focused on AI and emerging technologies. Drive rapid prototyping, validate concepts, and convert research insights into impact...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $247K *

Unlock your potential in a senior scientific role where you'll define analytical strategies and lead a team to solve intricate analytical challenges in the development of biologics. Collaborate cross...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing conjugation process development for bioconjugates, driving innovative strategies from early stages through to commercial readiness while collaborating across...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion clinical oversight for high-complexity genomic testing. Ensure compliance, accurate interpretation, and operational leadership. Collaborate across teams to innovate and validate genomic techn...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $205K *

Shape the future of AI with strategic governance to ensure responsible product development, collaborating globally and cross-functionally to foster user trust and safety across Google’s suite of produ...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion decision-making processes and enhance analytical workflows for DIA initiatives. Collaborate with teams to leverage psychology principles and improve productivity, supporting critical intellig...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Drive the development of specialized foundational models for supply chain, focusing on training data, evaluation methodologies, and real-world implementation to optimize decision-making and reliabilit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $220K *

Transform cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, leading multi-disciplinary teams to address complex challenges in signal exploitation and data analysis. Collaborate with customers to innovate algorithm tec...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $202K *

Drive innovative research in computational biology, analyzing multimodal datasets to support early pipeline programs for Neuroscience, Immunology, and Cardiovascular areas. Collaborate in cross-functi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $264K *

Shape the future of external research by overseeing and optimizing strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, drive scientific excellence, and foster partnerships that enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Empower innovative vaccine research by utilizing your expertise in cell culture, molecular biology, and virology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance state-of-the-art technology in a f...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Engineer cutting-edge cell biology solutions to advance TCR-T/CAR-T therapy. Lead innovative research projects and manage a team, contributing to high-impact immunotherapy development to enhance patie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Advance clinical research by leading innovative projects, analyzing data, and publishing results. Collaborate with a talented team to solve complex problems and contribute significantly to scientific...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $168K *

Support the safety and efficiency of our labs by executing safety audits, managing incident documentation, and fostering a proactive safety culture amid cutting-edge robotics and AI initiatives, ensur...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $233K *

Join a team that leads cancer research through statistical programming, guiding clinical trials while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance, and overseeing the programming efforts of multi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $153K *

Shape the future of scientific research by executing innovative strategies for assay development, utilizing extensive technical knowledge to guide research, improve processes, and mentor junior scient...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $153K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of scientific innovation, leading research and development initiatives to enhance assay processes. Utilize cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with experts to...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team of experts to leverage AI/ML technologies, enhance system efficiencies, and support complex software acquisitions. Exercise your engineering skills to influence the future of missi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative AI/ML solutions, providing critical engineering expertise to enhance software systems and drive mission success in the government sector. Collaborate with expe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging NLP expertise, utilizing Python and SQL for data analysis and preparation. Collaborate with technical teams, conduct complex analysis, and lead in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $280K *

Develop innovative data solutions and provide analytical support, utilizing extensive experience in data modeling and advanced languages to drive mission-critical insights within a high-security envir...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading complex human-subjects research, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and enhancing data collection methodologies while driving innovation in technical systems. Your exper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.