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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$115K - $172K *

Engineer innovative solutions in biological research, enhancing drug repurposing and disease modeling. Lead assay development, high-throughput screening, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $124K *

Support laboratory research by managing mouse colonies and models of disease. Collaborate with team members and lead independent projects, while ensuring compliance with protocols and contributing to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $141K *

Advance your career with a key role in health research, executing innovative methods to evaluate clinical quality measures. Collaborate with a diverse team while leading impactful research projects an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to analyze and interpret clinical research data, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Contribute statistical expertise in the design of clinical trials while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$247K - $284K *

Lead transformative AI initiatives within a dynamic healthcare research environment. Collaborate with executive leadership to shape strategic plans, assess opportunities, and drive innovation that ali...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $170K *

Innovate solutions within drug product development by spearheading formulation and fill/finish processes for biologics, driving efficiency through automation and data-driven decision-making while coll...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $170K *

Lead the charge in early-stage drug product development, designing and developing formulations for biologics. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective processes, regulatory support, and technical...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Drive the success of multiple dynamic labs in energy sciences by leading strategic planning, safety programs, and coordination across diverse research teams to meet critical scientific challenges and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$172K - $223K *

Innovate large-scale optimization solutions to drive effective inventory planning across diverse fulfillment networks, leveraging advanced mathematical models and machine learning to enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $145K *

Take ownership of the security technology infrastructure by managing the deployment and administration of advanced access control and video management systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $116K *

Join a collaborative team to oversee pharmaceutical project execution, ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Leverage your expertise in formulation and process improvements while coordinating with v...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $267K *

Champion the transformation of real world data into actionable insights. Collaborate with data science teams to build scalable pipelines, conduct analyses, and implement Generative AI techniques while...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$204K - $267K *

Lead the transformation of Real World Data into structured, analytics-ready datasets, collaborating with Data Science teams to derive insights, build scalable pipelines, and apply Generative AI techni...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$405K - $485K *

Shape the future of AI in scientific research. Partner with experts to build innovative products that enhance the researcher experience, driving scientific progress across various domains from concept...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive environmental permitting efforts for new projects while ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strategize and communicate effectively, navigating...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$171K - $222K *

Shape the future of robotics by developing cutting-edge AI models for automation. Collaborate with top teams to enhance robotic perception and interaction in dynamic environments, advancing solutions...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $165K *

Oversee the Cytology department's clinical, technical, and quality operations. Lead daily screenings, ensure compliance, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide accurate diagnostic ser...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $316K *

Innovate cutting-edge generative AI and multimodal solutions, driving impactful research and collaboration for creative applications and user-generated content on a global platform. Join us and shape...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $115K *

Engage as a Biology Project Manager leading habitat restoration projects in Southern California. Your role encompasses project leadership, regulatory coordination, client relations, and team managemen...

3 days ago

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

$91K - $115K *

Lead impactful biology projects in habitat restoration and environmental consulting. Oversee team coordination, client interactions, and regulatory approvals across diverse ecosystems in Southern Cali...

3 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Advance the future of cancer research by leading laboratory operations, optimizing services, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a cutting-edge research environment...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in infrastructure AI by experimenting, evaluating, and implementing intelligent systems that enhance agent capabilities and streamline operational responses, bridging research and pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $209K *

Empower innovative research and development in mRNA-based cancer immunotherapies. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to design, execute, and analyze preclinical experiments while mentoring juni...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in pharmaceutical innovations by providing technical expertise for solid oral dosage products, ensuring efficient manufacturing and continuous process improvements throughout the produ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by providing data support for NASA's hydrology-related earth science missions. Lead data applications and user outreach initiatives while leveraging remote sensing technologies to...

4 weeks 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.