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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$100K - $133K *

Engineer innovative assay reagents by executing synthetic routes and applying expertise in organic synthesis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, ensuring high-quality diagn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $179K *

Advance your career by developing AI/ML solutions for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and refine innovative technologies, ensuring high-quality...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock transformative potential in cancer immunogenomics by developing scalable bioinformatics pipelines for analyzing multi-omic datasets. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance persona...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $103K *

Transform drug product development by executing lab experiments and data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance for early-phase clinical trials, while contributin...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $282K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions for national security as a Data Scientist Engineer. Collaborate with experts to develop, analyze, and automate analytics that drive strategic insights and operational e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $88K *

Serve as the liaison for immigration matters, managing employment-based petitions and providing guidance on visa processes. Ensure compliance with regulations while supporting HR teams and internation...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$67K - $97K *

Play a key role in managing environmental services programs for utility clients, ensuring compliance and providing technical support. Drive project planning, mentoring, and business development while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists, overseeing complex procedures and ensuring compliance with standards. Drive efficiency through training and problem-solving while s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$190K - $300K *

Lead outcomes research in Women’s Cancer, driving evidence strategies and study execution across global teams. Collaborate with clinical and commercial partners to improve patient access through compr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $300K *

Unlock your potential as you lead outcomes research initiatives in Women’s Cancer, developing tumor-specific evidence strategies while collaborating cross-functionally to drive product value from deve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in biostatistical analysis for clinical trials, ensuring adherence to industry standards while overseeing the development of statistical plans and deliverables. Collaborate across depa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical trial biostatistics, ensuring high-quality statistical analysis and compliance with regulatory standards, while managing timelines, budgets, and collaboration acr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $300K *

Support clinical operations and enhance quality assurance in a dynamic environment, specializing in radiotherapy physics. Collaborate across multiple sites to ensure high standards in dosimetry and co...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $160K *

Join a team of quantum scientists in developing software for superconducting quantum hardware calibration, focusing on high-fidelity gate tuning and real-time optimization while collaborating across r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $193K *

Reimagine quantum error correction by designing innovative protocols and architectures. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance fault-tolerant quantum computing, bridging theory and expe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Champion innovative dairy solutions by leading projects that enhance product quality and customer satisfaction, applying your technical expertise in enzyme functionality to drive impactful changes acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing scientific discovery through innovative laboratory experiments in protein characterization and conjugation across various platforms, ensuring high-quality mat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $95K *

Drive innovative laboratory processes by executing tasks in DNA/RNA manipulation and clinical sequencing, ensuring accuracy and safety. Contribute to impactful research that enhances patient care and...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing robust data pipelines and architectures that empower analytics teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and enhance business insights t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$262K - $365K *

Drive innovation at the forefront of AI by leveraging your deep expertise in data science and machine learning. Work collaboratively to shape cutting-edge solutions that enhance large language models...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $213K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by providing expert assistance in financial planning, contracting, and customer relations. Drive efficiency through special projects while collaborating with se...

1 week ago

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

$204K - $348K *

Unlock innovations as you collaborate with engineers and scientists to design and build scalable backend systems, APIs, and data solutions that drive automated scientific analysis in a fast-paced, hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $348K *

Engage in innovative software design and development to enhance data platforms, ensuring scalable and high-performance solutions for scientific applications in a fast-paced, collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $104K *

Lead the charge in natural resource assessment and permitting efforts for diverse land development projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure regulatory compliance and project suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by contributing to groundbreaking research on immune mechanisms in neurodegeneration. Collaborate with experts to drive innovative projects in ALS, integrating advanced models and tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   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.