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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$120K - $145K *

Contribute to high-throughput in vivo neuroscience studies, focusing on rodent brain surgery and delivery techniques. Lead the development of novel methodologies while ensuring precision, compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $123K *

Advance the future of large molecule bioanalysis by developing and applying cutting-edge LC-MS/MS and LC-HRMS methods for the preclinical evaluation of complex biologics and their interactions in biol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $274K *

Advance scientific discovery by developing and maintaining advanced diagnostics for cutting-edge accelerator systems. Collaborate on R&D programs to enhance capabilities of high-power x-ray sources, e...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of biochemistry by leading bioanalytical method development using LC-MS/MS. Drive innovation and compliance while resolving complex challenges and collaborating wi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Execute the development and optimization of LC-MS/MS bioanalytical methods, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Lead projects and communicate strategies effectively while resolving complex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $100K *

Shape the future of spatial transcriptomics by joining our dynamic research team. Contribute to the development of high-definition assays and collaborate with experts across disciplines to advance inn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $158K *

Drive innovation by developing enterprise-scale AI data systems for national security, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create scalable software solutions and analytics workflows that add...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of radiation therapy by ensuring safe, precise treatments and collaborating with clinical teams to optimize patient care and outcomes in a supportive, innovative environment...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $164K *

Transform biomedical research by developing innovative machine learning models and data pipelines. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to extract biological insights and enhance operational workf...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $126K *

Join a team that's driving innovative analytical methods for nucleic acid therapeutics. Contribute to hands-on lab work, optimize testing systems, and mentor team members in a fast-paced, collaborativ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $191K *

Lead cutting-edge purification strategies for large molecules, driving process characterization, tech transfers, and cross-functional collaborations to optimize and support robust clinical development...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $119K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of material science through advanced electron microscopy. Contribute to groundbreaking research by analyzing complex materials, collaborating with experts, an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $179K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge iPSC-derived cellular and disease models. Collaborate in an innovative research team to enhance drug discovery through advanced high-content imaging and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Lead the charge in pharmaceutical process development, ensuring successful commercialization of innovative medicines while collaborating across teams and refining process technologies to meet regulato...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $101K *

Contribute to laboratory experiments and data analysis for reagent and assay development, ensuring compliance with BSL-2 standards while collaborating with peers to advance biomarker measurement techn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $350K *

Engage in pioneering AI research by defining benchmarks, generating synthetic data, and enhancing evaluation methodologies. Drive innovative solutions in frontier STEM evaluation and agentic science t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $350K *

Innovate in frontier AI research and evaluation, tackling high-impact challenges. Drive projects from hypothesis to publication, designing methodologies for benchmarks and synthetic data to enhance AI...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $350K *

Develop innovative benchmarks and methodologies to enhance AI systems, addressing gaps in frontier research while executing rigorous experiments and publishing findings to advance STEM fields. Collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's advancing drug discovery through innovative small-molecule purification and analytical methods. Utilize cutting-edge techniques to solve complex challenges and support collaborative...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $106K *

Champion image processing strategies to analyze vast Electron Microscopy datasets. Collaborate within a diverse team to advance understanding of brain function and cell types, contributing to impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $185K *

Shape the future of oncology assay development by serving as the internal expert on genomics. Drive cross-functional collaboration to translate oncology biology into impactful assay design and clinica...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in peptide design and synthesis, managing workflows from sequence selection to biological handoff, while troubleshooting complex chemistry and analytical challenges to drive high-quali...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $114K *

Empower the future of vaccine development by optimizing processes within a collaborative lab environment, leveraging advanced molecular biology techniques to enhance protein expression and production...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $225K *

Empower groundbreaking research in genomics and infectious diseases, leading multidisciplinary teams and guiding innovative studies to enhance U.S. biodefense and health protection strategies. Shape t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $175K *

Elevate NGS diagnostic innovation by leading algorithm development to enhance clinical outcomes. Drive analytical validation, regulatory readiness, and algorithm performance in oncology, focusing on s...

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  •   8 - 10 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.