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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$224K - $273K *

Lead and mentor a team of statistical geneticists to drive innovative ML methodologies that enhance understanding of human genetics and advance drug discovery efforts, fostering collaboration across m...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to drive microbiological testing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting robust radiopharmaceutical manufacturing processes in a hands-on labora...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $145K *

Join a team that's committed to improving sterile manufacturing processes, resolving technical issues, and ensuring cGMP compliance to support seamless technology transfers and validations in a dynami...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock data-driven insights by leveraging advanced analytical techniques. Engage with diverse data sources, develop scalable models, and create impactful visualizations to support investigations and d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K *

Engage in precision beta-decay experiments, enhancing nuclear data for r-process nucleosynthesis. Contribute to simulations, system upgrades, and publish findings while collaborating in a dynamic nucl...

3 weeks ago

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

$228K - $309K *

Elevate brand advertising through innovative Gen AI solutions, driving product strategy and design across teams while collaborating on cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experiences and exceed...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$66K - $115K *

Develop and support data-driven solutions by transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations, optimize models, and ensure seamless integra...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$198K - $269K *

Transform advertising through cutting-edge generative AI solutions for ad allocation and ranking, enhancing customer experience while driving impactful results across vast scales within a collaborativ...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation in reliable AI solutions, owning core systems from ideation to production. Collaborate with an elite team to enhance user experience and engineering culture while rapidly experimentin...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's leading aquatic environmental studies across Canada. Develop and implement innovative field programs, manage data analysis, and prepare insightful reports while mentoring junior sta...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$176K - $277K *

Drive innovative bioanalytical strategies while leading a team of experts in drug discovery. Contribute to biologics projects in immunology and oncology, optimizing approaches and collaborating across...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $222K *

Invent cutting-edge perception algorithms for robotics systems, collaborating with world-class teams to redefine human-robot interaction and drive advancements in automation and machine learning appli...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $211K *

Inspire innovative microbiological and viral safety testing leadership, ensuring strategic support for development programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency, manage risk, and advanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $131K *

Innovate groundbreaking concepts by designing and executing laser-driven experiments to advance research in high energy density physics while collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and drivin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $316K *

Elevate your career by innovating cutting-edge models in computer vision and NLP to enhance user protection on our platform. Collaborate with a dynamic team, tackle complex challenges, and contribute...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $104K *

Discover innovative approaches to environmental remediation by conducting hands-on research on interfacial processes, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team focused on complex waste cleanup, and...

Today

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

$118K - $131K *

Deliver cutting-edge research by designing and executing complex experiments in laser-plasma interactions and hydrodynamics, enhancing our understanding of high energy density physics in collaboration...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic PMO team to manage diverse projects, oversee cost, schedule, and risk, and enhance project success through effective management practices and collaboration with technical leaders...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Lead the development and optimization of innovative molding processes, enhancing product design and manufacturing efficiency through collaboration with engineering teams and vendor relations in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $114K *

Oversee a comprehensive safety program, ensuring compliance across research and clinical operations through inspections, training, and risk assessments. Collaborate with teams to foster a culture of s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career with us by leveraging your technical expertise in developing innovative drug-device combination products and medical devices while managing client projects in a dynamic, collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $309K *

Elevate customer experience by driving advancements in Conversational AI and NLP. Collaborate with leading experts to develop innovative algorithms and modeling techniques that connect millions with c...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $156K *

Advance the future of biotechnology by leading engineering efforts in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer, while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence in synthetic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $156K *

Join a team that's advancing chemical engineering by leading technical evaluations, optimizing processes, and ensuring the smooth transfer of novel technologies, while collaborating across multifuncti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Join an innovative team focused on solving complex mining and environmental challenges. Lead projects, mentor staff, and collaborate on advancing geochemistry solutions in a dynamic and growing consul...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.