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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$80K - $120K *

Elevate scientific inquiry by leading research projects, designing experiments, and assisting in mentoring staff while driving the pursuit of new knowledge and innovation towards impactful publication...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $223K *

Unlock the potential of AI by designing innovative algorithms and systems that enhance advertiser experiences, while collaborating with experts to translate complex challenges into impactful solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Engage with customers by delivering technical support and demonstrations, showcasing innovative imaging technologies to enhance user experience and satisfaction...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $164K *

Lead the charge in developing data-driven solutions to enhance networking capabilities. Drive innovative data analysis and strategic guidance for various airborne networking systems, ensuring reliabil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $199K *

Join our team to design and implement complex system architectures, guide customer requirements, and integrate advanced technologies to maintain secure lab environments for Government activities, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $88K *

Develop your research expertise by leading innovative experiments, analyzing data, and sharing findings. Collaborate within a dynamic team at a prestigious lab while mentoring graduate students and co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$244K - $282K *

Manage complex contracts in biotech manufacturing to support global supply and technical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks, driving effe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $225K *

Oversee complex international Biological Threat Reduction Projects, ensuring on-schedule completion within budget. Provide leadership in scope management and stakeholder engagement for a new Pathogen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $202K *

Inspire innovation and collaboration within clinical genetics by interpreting genetic test results, providing mentorship, and leading initiatives that enhance patient care in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $202K *

Shape the future of clinical genetics by interpreting vital test results and providing expert mentorship. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive initiatives and enhance genetic services for...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $193K *

Lead the charge in groundbreaking research for AI and robotics. Collaborate with top scientists to innovate in dynamic systems, multi-agent path planning, and explainable AI, shaping the future of aut...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $193K *

Shape the future of robotics by advancing multi-agent path planning, dynamic optimal transport, and explainable AI techniques. Join a diverse team at the forefront of AI development and contribute to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion an AI-driven engineering culture while leading a team to enhance our innovative Lakehouse Data Products Platform. Drive architecture, strategy, and execution to empower scientific analysis an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $128K *

Support the development and repair of complex electronic and power supply systems, ensuring operational efficiency through troubleshooting, maintenance, and effective communication with technical staf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$176K - $282K *

Advance national security solutions by leveraging machine learning and data analytics. Collaborate with experts to develop algorithms and visualizations that drive insights, automating data processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $202K *

Engage in clinical genetic test interpretation and mentorship, fostering innovation within a supportive laboratory team while ensuring high-quality, informed decisions for improved patient care and ed...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $85K *

Transform clinical assay processes by driving improvements, troubleshooting errors, and supporting tech transfers to enhance efficiency. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, applying molecular techni...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of energy by managing complex projects from contract award to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to ensure smooth regulatory and engineering processes, driving compl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $86K *

Drive impactful data analysis to support procurement decisions. Leverage SQL, Excel, and visualization tools in this foundational role, collaborating with teams to translate complex data into actionab...

5 days ago

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

$74K - $86K *

Unlock potential by providing data insights and analytics support to optimize procurement processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate reporting, automate workflows, and foster data-driven d...

5 days ago

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

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by leading research on post-training data methodologies. Drive innovative strategies to enhance model quality and capabilities in expert domains while collaborating with cross-f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $85K *

Unlock potential by enhancing clinical assay performance through process improvements and technology transfer. Collaborate in a fast-paced lab environment to develop innovative molecular diagnostic wo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$55K - $194K *

Unlock groundbreaking therapies by leading structural biology research on neurodegenerative diseases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve high-resolution structures, driving drug discove...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion the design and implementation of superconducting hardware, leading cross-team efforts to innovate and qualify technologies for fusion deployment while ensuring performance validation under re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of generative modeling, designing and developing advanced systems that innovate molecular architectures through deep learning techniques. Drive research and applic...

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.