Principal Chemist Jobs in Michigan

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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Materials Laboratory Manager

  • Southfield, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 5 days ago

Knowledge of Differential Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), fatigue testing....

Laboratory Manager

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 12 days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary Corewell Health is seeking a Laboratory Manager for our Farmington Hills campus. Reporting to the pathologist and operations director of assigned department, the Laboratory Manager...

Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist - Clinical Veterinarian

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 25 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 25 days ago

Role Description Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist - Clinical Veterinarian Kalamazoo Michigan is the world headquarters for Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) for Zoetis. The...

Senior Chemist, Microscopist

  • Traverse City, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Traverse City, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Analytical Instrumentation: FT-IR, Raman, UV-Vis, wet chemistry techniques PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements listed in this section include but are not limited to the motor/physical abilities...

Technical Director - Chemistry/Geochemistry - CCR

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 90+ days ago

About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Michigan

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Michigan 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 in Michigan
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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