Managing Chemist Jobs in Emeryville, CA

A Managing Chemist in the chemistry industry is responsible for overseeing the operations and personnel of a laboratory or research facility. They handle various tasks including the design and execution of laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, recording and analyzing data, and ensuring the proper functioning of lab machinery. They also work to ensure that all tests and procedures adhere to established quality protocols, safety guidelines, and government regulations. As a leader, they are responsible for training and mentoring team members, managing lab schedules, and liaising with stakeholders.

A Managing Chemist should ideally possess a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, along with several years of experience working in a laboratory setting. Important skills for this role include strong leadership and project management abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a keen attention to detail. They should also have proficiency in using lab software and equipment, and a thorough understanding of laboratory health and safety protocols. Prior to becoming a Managing Chemist, one might work as a Laboratory Technician, Research Chemist, or Senior Chemist, gradually acquiring the necessary skills and experience.

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Associate Principal Scientist, Biology-Discovery

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Biology, Mouse Genetics, Neuroscience, Oncology, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), Phenotyping, Project Management **Preferred Skills:** **Job Posting End Date:** 07/4/2025 ***A job posting is...

Principal Scientist

  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

About Firefly Bio: Firefly specializes in Degrader Antibody Conjugates (DACs) which combine the unique strengths of ADCs with selective protein degraders. Our state-of-the-art platform results in...

Associate Director/Principal Scientist

  • Foster City, CA (19 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (19 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 5 days ago

At Gilead, were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, weve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies...

Senior Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine, Immunology

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Senior Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine, Immunology Precision Medicine is an integral part of our Immunology Therapeutic Area. To support our growing Immunology pipeline across...

Principal / Senior Principal Scientist - Lupus & Nephrology Translational Medicine

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The PositionWe advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love The mission of Translational Medicine is to develop and execute innovative biomarker and diagnostic strategies...

Principal/Senior Principal Scientist- Translational Medicine (OMNI- Multiple Sclerosis)

  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Position We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. The Translational Medicine department at Genentech provides translational research to inform clinical...

Principal Scientist, IVD Product Development

  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Hands-on knowledge of the biochemistry underlying multi-component molecular biology methods at the sample preparation, assay and detection level....

Principal Scientist, Large Molecule CMC Bioassay Development

  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications/Skills: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or a related field with 10+ years of directly relevant experience, or M.S. with 14+ years of directly relevant experience...

Principal Scientist Translational Medicine, Oncology (Prostate Cancer Development and Translational Research)

  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Who You Are: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, oncology, computational biology, or a related field. Deep expertise in prostate cancer is preferred....

Senior Scientist, Chemistry

  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (14 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 17 days ago

(completion by Summer 2025) in chemistry, medicinal chemistry or related scientific discipline with relevant experience listed below Required Experience and Skills: Extensive experience in organic synthesis...

Laboratory Manager/Safety Officer (SRA 3)

  • San Ramon, CA (16 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (16 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Laboratory Manager/Safety Officer (SRA 3) Job ID78518 Location San Ramon Full/Part TimeFull Time Job Summary Under general supervision, support review of research projects on the behavior of food...

Clinical Laboratory Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Clinical Laboratory Manager Clinical San Francisco, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 150000 | Pay Rate High: 190000 Our client is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through excellence in specialized...

Principal Scientist, Biology

  • Foster City, CA (19 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (19 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 25 days ago

At Gilead, were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, weve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies...

Associate Director, Veterinary Pathologist (Principal Scientist)

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Associate Director, Veterinary Pathologist (Principal Scientist) South San Francisco, CA Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every...

Sr Advisor / Scientific Director - Chemistry - Fragment Hit Elaboration

  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (7 miles from Emeryville, CA)
  • 29 days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

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Highest Education Level

Managing Chemists in Emeryville, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
48.0%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Master's Degree
22.4%
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 Managing Chemists in Emeryville, CA
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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