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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$112K - $263K *

Drive innovative research and analysis in national security using advanced modeling, coding, and data analysis skills. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver actionable insights that addr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $125K *

Advance learning initiatives by developing and delivering training programs for laboratory personnel, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards through collaboration with experts and m...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead and manage mid to large-scale clinical laboratory installations, ensuring seamless integration, optimal performance, and adherence to project timelines and quality standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Support groundbreaking preclinical research to advance understanding of blast-induced neurotrauma. Collaborate on experimental designs, manage protocols, conduct analysis, and provide surgical experti...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $240K *

Lead transformative data initiatives by designing scalable data pipelines and analytics capabilities. Collaborate across technical domains, turning complex data into valuable insights and supporting r...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $115K *

Engage in groundbreaking research by supporting collaborative projects and enhancing analytical methodologies in materials characterization, contributing to critical product and process investigations...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $95K *

Drive team leadership and operational excellence in toxicology studies, ensuring high-quality execution through coaching, coordination, and risk management for multiple concurrent projects while promo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $266K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science skills to enhance national security, identifying threats to critical technologies while collaborating with interagency partners to analyze, prevent, and saf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $146K *

Transform the future of medical devices by leading the development of innovative combination products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional design and technical soluti...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping robust EHS programs that ensure compliance and safety in innovative biopharma manufacturing. Drive initiatives to protect employees and the environment while fostering a cul...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $300K *

Champion the development of groundbreaking AI systems by driving research, orchestrating agent workflows, and enhancing reliability of autonomous operations, while collaborating with cross-functional...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $146K *

Lead the charge in developing combination products by acting as a technical SME. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Optimize product development by acting as a technical SME for combination products, ensuring design integrity and compliance from conception through commercialization while collaborating across multip...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Champion your career by driving innovation as a Development Engineer, collaborating across teams to develop combination products and ensuring design integrity from concept to commercialization...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Development Engineer, delivering critical design and technical expertise for combination products. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful product development...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Reimagine product development as a Development Engineer, where you'll lead technical projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure compliance for innovative medical devices that enhance patient...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Drive the development of innovative combination products as a key technical SME, collaborating across multiple teams to ensure high-quality design and testing, ultimately supporting the transition fro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Develop innovative medical devices by leading technical design efforts, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring compliance throughout the product development lifecycle, while fostering collab...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Bring your expertise to a crucial role supporting development of medical devices, collaborating across teams to ensure successful product design and verification testing for innovative combination pro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative medical devices and combination products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure design, testing, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvem...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Transform the future of medical devices as a Development Engineer, shaping technical design and delivering innovative combination products through collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynami...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Lead the charge in the development of innovative medical device solutions, ensuring technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product lifecycle from design to commercializ...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of medical device innovation, driving development for cutting-edge combination products. Collaborate across functions, manage complex projects, and influence produc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the technical design and development of innovative medical devices, ensuring project success and regulatory compliance throughout the development lifec...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $146K *

Drive the development of innovative combination products, collaborating across functions to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance from concept to commercialization. Lead technical asse...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.