Principal Chemist Jobs in Lower Gwynedd, PA

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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Sr. Principal Scientist, Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology

  • Spring House, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 1 day ago

Job title Sr. Principal Scientist, Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Biological Research Category Senior Principal Scientist,...

Principal Scientist, Spatial Multiplex Imaging (SMI)

  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Apr 17 2025 GSK is looking for exceptional ambitious Spatial Biology scientists to develop multiplex spatial immuno-assays, to be...

Associate Principal Scientist, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) - Biosimilars

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (5 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (5 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Fields of study includePharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering,Biology,Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistrywith at least seven years of relevant experience including biological...

Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (16 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry (or equivalent combination of education and experience...

Senior Principal Scientist, Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology

  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job title Senior Principal Scientist, Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Biological Research Category Principal Scientist,...

Principal Scientist, In Vivo Oncology

  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Apr 16 2025 The Extracellular Targeted Cancer Therapeutics (ETCT) Biology Unit within the Oncology Research Unit is seeking an...

Principal Scientist

  • Exton, PA (24 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Exton, PA (24 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days ago

performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) with ultraviolet (UV) detector, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).Requirements:1....

Associate Principal Scientist (Epidemiology) Job #48968

  • North Wales, PA (1 mile from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (1 mile from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Associate Principal Scientist (Epidemiology) Clinical North Wales, PA, US Pay Rate Low: 58.67 | Pay Rate High: 71.43 Our client, a trailblazing global pharmaceutical powerhouse, renowned for their...

Principal Scientist, External Analytical

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days 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, Internal Analytical

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 4 days 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...

Associate Principal Scientist, Sterile Drug Product Commercialization

  • West Point, PA (4 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Point, PA (4 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description As part of Our Companys Manufacturing Division, the Sterile Drug Product Commercialization group provides the technical process leadership and laboratory capabilities for late...

Principal Scientist, Safety Data Science

  • Horsham, PA (3 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Horsham, PA (3 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Principal Scientist, Safety Data Science Johnson & Johnson - 4.2 Horsham, PA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $163K - $206K a year 8 hours ago Qualifications CI/CD Doctoral degree 5 years Software...

Principal Scientist, CSV Lead (Computer System Validation)

  • Spring House, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 8 days ago

Job title Principal Scientist, CSV Lead (Computer System Validation) Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacometrics Category Principal...

Principal Scientist, Early Engagement and Deviceability

  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (11 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Apr 9 2025 GSKs Packaging, Device and Design Solutions team is charged with the delivery of robust, patient-centric devices and...

Principal Scientist, Formulations

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA)
  • 10 days 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...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Lower Gwynedd, PA

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Lower Gwynedd, PA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
48.0%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
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 Lower Gwynedd, PA
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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