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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$171K - $222K *

Drive innovation by developing scalable machine learning models and infrastructure to enhance ad relevance and efficiency across Amazon's platforms and surfaces, contributing to advanced solutions and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of advertising by developing innovative GenAI solutions that enhance personalized shopping experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results and ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K *

Transform desert research by leading a dynamic team of 20+ professionals, shaping global strategies to advance ecological understanding, climate adaptation, and biodiversity protection. Drive impactfu...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Inspire research breakthroughs by executing and optimizing molecular biology workflows. Contribute to innovative analytical projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic and f...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $316K *

Pioneer innovative machine learning solutions to enhance digital content moderation. Collaborate with global teams, tackling complex challenges and developing advanced moderation systems that deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of data in Immunology by providing expert statistical support for early development projects. Contribute to innovative treatments and drive decisions that impact patient outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $125K *

Pioneer materials innovation in architectural metal systems, leading R&D on metallurgy, coatings, and durability. Collaborate across teams to drive integration of advanced technologies and transform i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Innovate by leading the development of advanced 3D organoid models and assays. Collaborate across functional teams to enhance drug discovery, improve toxicological assessments and contribute to impact...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $222K *

Champion innovative AI solutions using advanced machine learning techniques to enhance user experiences in music streaming and deepen engagement across diverse platforms...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $95K *

Drive your career with hands-on lab experience in chemistry and biochemistry. Conduct experiments with precision, support diverse programs, and learn new techniques in a dynamic environment focused on...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating complex electrical systems, driving innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance co...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $108K *

Join a team that's advancing the frontiers of quantum materials by overseeing high pressure synthesis operations, managing innovative research, guiding a talented group, and contributing to transforma...

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2 weeks ago

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

$218K - $335K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by leading the research and development of cutting-edge Vision-Language Models and onboard AI systems, ensuring safe real-time decision-making on vehicle hardwar...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building innovative AI agents to streamline scientific workflows. You'll develop end-to-end solutions that automate experiments and data analysis, collaborating with scientists to c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leading ML model development for chemistry solutions, collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams to optimize processes, analyze data, and communicate findings to enhance predic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $117K *

Inspire innovation and drive the development of advanced laser processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and optimize optical solutions, enhancing manufacturing capabili...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $182K *

Empower national security by analyzing and developing cutting-edge cyber security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team and lead projects autonomously while enhancing your research skills and tec...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a pioneering gene editing initiative to manage cross-functional teams, ensuring project milestones for pediatric CNS therapies are met on schedule, while coordinating regulatory strategies for cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions in biostatistics to enhance early development projects in Immunology, driving statistical analysis and methodologies that influence compound development and regulatory st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex human health risk assessments. Collaborate with a high-performance team, engage with clients, and mentor junior professionals while delivering innovative solut...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $350K *

Lead strategic oversight of a comprehensive autism research portfolio while managing a high-performing scientific team. Collaborate on innovative initiatives, shape funding strategies, and drive scien...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $176K *

Join us in advancing RF system design and development at a leading research facility. Contribute to the modernization of accelerator technologies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on cuttin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock insights in Talent Tech Labs' market research by leading surveys, data analysis, and consulting projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to synthesize findings and shape informed tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $193K *

Grow your career with a pioneering team developing cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with top researchers to transform customer experiences through advanced recommendation systems and personaliza...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$117K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining metal manufacturing through innovation and R&D. Seeking a dynamic R&D Material Scientist specialized in metal additive manufacturing to drive transformative solutions in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.