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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$132K - $166K *

Reimagine the future of cancer research by applying computational methods to extract actionable insights from complex biological datasets, driving innovative biomarker discovery and therapeutic strate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the coordination and execution of scientific data-driven projects, bridging communication between experts and teams to ensure clear objectives, thorough documentation, and efficient workflows, wh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock innovative biophysical analysis for client protein projects. Design experiments, validate methods, and communicate results effectively. Collaborate independently while supporting a diverse rang...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in drug product development by supporting analytical method validation and improvement. Collaborate on formulation and testing while ensuring compliance with indust...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape and oversee the execution of clinical studies in early and late-stage development, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of brain-computer interfaces by designing and optimizing synthetic gene circuits for advanced biotechnology. Collaborate with experts to drive innovations from concept to in vivo v...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $156K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable manufacturing processes for therapeutic production, driving innovative solutions through bench-scale experiments and technology transfer...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation in pharmaceutical development by conducting complex bioassays and supporting method validation. Utilize your scientific expertise to enhance product purity, potency, and identity th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $500K+*

Help us pioneer advances in AI by tackling long-horizon reasoning and scientific challenges. Collaborate to optimize models, create benchmarks, and drive scalable solutions in a dynamic team dedicated...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and execution of NGS sequencing platforms, mentoring teams and driving multi-omics integration with genomics and proteomics technology. Shape laboratory strategy to deliver innovative...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Innovate with cutting-edge data science techniques to develop algorithms and models that drive media planning decisions, collaborate with engineering, and deliver impactful insights to stakeholders...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $232K *

Champion innovative antibody development by leading a high-performing R&D team. Utilize deep scientific expertise to enhance workflows, design experiments, and push projects forward, balancing hands-o...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $240K *

Drive innovation and ensure technical excellence in Counter-Unmanned Systems research and development, leading a multidisciplinary team while collaborating with government and industry partners to adv...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $168K *

Join a dynamic team focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant proteins, enhancing sequencing platforms through expertise in protein chemistry and process optimization while ensuring complian...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Optimize analytical methods and provide robust support for drug substance testing, independently organizing work, evaluating data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while engaging with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing biotherapeutics discovery through innovative molecular engineering techniques, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance workflows and drive impactful research for unmet...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Partner with us to develop and optimize innovative agricultural formulations, supporting sustainable solutions from concept through testing and scale-up, while collaborating across teams to overcome t...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $171K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to design and interpret experiments focused on gene writing technologies, while leveraging advanced NGS and cloud-based data analysis to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining AI research by developing innovative benchmarks, synthetic data methods, and enhancing model reliability. Collaborate on ambitious projects in frontier science, tackling...

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

$150K - $300K *

Elevate the future of AI research by spearheading innovative projects in frontier evaluation, synthetic data, and agentic science. Collaborate with a talented team to tackle uncharted challenges and p...

Yesterday

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

$150K - $300K *

Drive innovative research to create benchmarks, improve AI training, and tackle frontier challenges in STEM evaluation, synthetic data, and reliability for advanced AI systems in a fast-paced research...

Yesterday

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

$109K - $179K *

Champion cutting-edge generative AI applications for biomolecule design and optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate therapeutic development for multiple diseases...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by serving as a customer-facing technical expert within ion exchange and separation technologies. Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative solutions in bioprocessing and aid...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Engage as a technical expert in bioprocessing, driving innovative solutions and collaboration across R&D, marketing, and commercial teams to enhance customer adoption of advanced ion exchange and sepa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a customer-facing expert in bioprocessing, leveraging your scientific knowledge to solve complex challenges and drive business growth across diverse applications in ion...

3 weeks 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.