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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$142K - $193K *

Develop advanced computer vision and machine learning models to enhance visual media experiences. Lead innovative solutions integrating AI, transforming customer interactions and driving personalizati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$146K - $198K *

Engineer scalable ML-driven computational pipelines for protein design. Collaborate with scientists to innovate binder generation, enabling rapid molecular development and biological discovery across...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead and innovate with a dynamic R&D team to develop cutting-edge alloys, combining experimental metallurgy and computational techniques. Mentor emerging talent while driving projects from concept to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $137K *

Advance your career by leading experiments in biologics downstream processing, collaborating with manufacturing teams, and authoring essential technical documents to support drug substance development...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Lead due diligence efforts in environmental site assessments, manage projects, ensure compliance, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment focused on quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to groundbreaking cancer research by collaborating across disciplines, securing extramural funding, publishing findings, and mentoring students. Engage in grant proposals and present at nat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$77K - $110K *

Drive regulatory excellence in product innovation, ensuring compliance and safety while empowering creativity and strategy across teams in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Be the key connector be...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $96K *

Engineer innovative workflows in protein design through high-throughput experimentation, integrating machine learning techniques and molecular biology protocols to enhance efficiency and create except...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Play a key role in advancing laboratory instrumentation and optimizing processes. Collaborate across projects, driving innovation while ensuring compliance and enhancing data quality through rigorous...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to cutting-edge bioanalytical research as you manage projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating across functions to support clinical and nonclinical studies...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $193K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to optimize ad allocation and enhance shopper experiences on Amazon. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solution...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing biologics analytical development, mentoring scientists and driving method innovation while collaborating across teams. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance and exce...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Drive innovative solutions in large molecule analytics, leading method development, evaluating options, and providing expert guidance to clients. Collaborate in quality assurance and enhance technical...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing genetic research by managing and facilitating NIH grant programs, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic planning in therapeutic development, empowering i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $143K *

Advance lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for nucleic acid delivery. This role emphasizes process optimization and scaling, contributing to innovative design and enhancing formulation capabilities...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform our innovative AI RNA therapeutics discovery platform by leading genome engineering efforts and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve groundbreaking results in the biotechnology sector...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing environmental projects by designing and implementing technical services. Balance fieldwork and project management to meet client needs while mentoring junior s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $134K *

Optimize lipid nanoparticle formulations for nucleic acid delivery, advancing both platform innovation and preclinical development through collaborative and independent research efforts in formulation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $300K *

Join our team to lead advancements in trapped ion quantum computing, enhancing system performance and forming strategic partnerships. Drive intellectual property initiatives and shape our technology r...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing agricultural diagnostics through molecular assay design, optimization, and data analysis. Collaborate to deliver high-quality solutions for crop improvement in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate scientific discoveries by applying your expertise in analytical methods to support innovative new synthetic modalities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from discov...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $193K *

Empower innovation by developing cutting-edge ML models and solutions. Join a dynamic team that collaborates to enhance business applications through statistical and machine learning techniques while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $171K *

Empower transformative AI-driven drug discovery through innovative modeling of protein interactions, collaborating with diverse teams to shape next-gen therapeutic solutions that enhance patient outco...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $179K *

Lead the charge in AI-driven drug discovery by developing innovative models to predict biomolecular interactions and transforming research insights into actionable strategies for patient benefit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K *

Join a team that’s pushing the boundaries of epigenomics through AI. Lead a diverse group of experts to advance technical workflows that transform complex data into groundbreaking biological insights...

5 days ago

  •   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.