Principal Chemist Jobs

A Principal Chemist is a senior professional in the chemistry industry who leads research and development activities, designs and conducts complex chemical experiments, and analyzes the results to develop innovative solutions or new scientific theories. They play a crucial role in synthesizing and characterizing new compounds, developing new tests and methodologies, interpreting data and preparing technical reports, papers, and presentations. They offer technical support to junior chemists and ensure the maintenance of safe laboratory conditions. They are also involved in the development and patenting of new products or techniques.

Important skills for a Principal Chemist include a strong understanding of chemistry principles, analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. They should have a Doctorate degree in Chemistry or a related field and multiple years of experience in a research setting. Common certifications include the Certified Chemist (CC) and Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM). A person may hold roles like Laboratory Technician, Research Chemist or Senior Chemist before ascending to the position of a Principal Chemist.

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Laboratory Manager

  • Brevard, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Brevard, NC
  • 2 days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Laboratory Manager you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Hospital which is...

Laboratory Manager - Surgical Pathology

  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Under general direction, manage the operations of assigned area(s) by acting...

Laboratory Manager - Per Diem - Days

  • Utica, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Laboratory Manager - Per Diem - Days Department: CLINICAL LABORATORY Job Summary The Laboratory Manager provides leadership to and manages the day to day operations for the laboratory. Responsible...

Principal Scientist - CMC Regulatory

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Education: Education: Ph.D. with >4 years, M.S. with >7 years, or B.S. with >10 years of relevant industry experience in related R&D sciences disciplines (engineering, chemistry, biological...

Principal Scientist, Data Science & Automation

  • Malvern, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 10 hours ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Experience in method transfer in Analytical Chemistry OR MS/MA in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline and 13+ years of experience OR PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline and 7+ years...

Laboratory Manager

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 11 hours ago

Sterling Medical is seeking a Data Scientist to provide services in support of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Qualifications: Master s degree in data science or a...

AAD Paint Application Solutions Global Laboratory Manager

  • Maplewood, MN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Maplewood, MN
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description: Job Title AAD Paint Application Solutions Laboratory Technical Manager Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major...

Associate Principal Scientist - Immunology Spatial Omics Analytics

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Job Description The Data, AI, and Genome Sciences department is seeking an experienced and talented computational biologist with expertise in computational analyses of spatial multi-omics data to...

Senior Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Oncology Discovery Biology

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 11 hours ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Principal Scientist, Strategic Scientific Projects

  • Rtp, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Rtp, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Take your career to the next level at Labcorp as a Principal Scientist-Strategic Scientific Projects! This is a Hybrid position and on-site presence located in the Research Triangle Park, Durham,...

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Principal Scientist, Process Engineering

  • Collegeville, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 11 hours ago

Job Responsibilities: Conduct laboratory experimentation and analytical testing of putative formulations & drug product manufacturing Follow administration/delivery approaches for select protein...

Lab Manager - CLS (ASCP) - Day Shift Location: Bodfish, CA Compensation: $141,000 - $200,000 annually (Based on experience) Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift About Us: Join our dedicated team in...

Principal Chemist

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 20 hours ago

Employees provide direct support in a variety of areas: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, analytical chemistry, mineralogy, process economics, mining and geology....

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%
Master's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
High School or GED
0.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.3%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Principal Chemists
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%


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