Managing Chemist Jobs in Foster City, 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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Director Chemistry

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Who You Are: (Required) You have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or (closely related field) with a strong focus on surface science or materials...

Associate Principal Scientist, Preclinical Development

  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Chemistry, and Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics....

Sample Preparation Laboratory Manager Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

To be successful in this position, you will need: Bachelors' degree in discipline such as, earth science, analytical chemistry, materials science, or a related field and two years of relevant experience...

Sample Preparation Laboratory Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

To be successful in this position, you will need: Bachelors degree in discipline such as, earth science, analytical chemistry, materials science, or a related field and two years of relevant experience...

Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

AtLyterian Therapeutics, we are committed to developing medicines for patients in need by co-opting physiologically-relevant protein homeostatic mechanisms to regulate genetically-validated...

Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Ai Lab (Trail)

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Biology) with demonstrated computational fluency.Minimum of 7 years of experience in drug discovery, translational biology, or related computational science fields.Consistent and sustained record of...

Principal Scientist, Medicinal and Structural Chemistry

  • Foster City, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 5 days ago

Experience conducting multi-step organic synthesis. Recent experience conducting parallel or automated synthesis. Knowledge of DMPK and ADME principles....

Principal Scientist, Computational Chemistry

  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Our Research & Development Division in South San Francisco, a wholly owned subsidiary of our Company, is focused on driving discovery research. Our new multi-disciplinary discovery...

Laboratory Manager

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Joining TUV Rheinland means working for one of the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification service providers with more than 20,000 employees globally. Our employees are our most...

Cosmogenic Isotope Laboratory Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 7 days ago

To be successful in this position, you will need: Bachelors degree in discipline such as, Earth Science, Analytical Chemistry, or a related and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education...

Cosmogenic Isotope Laboratory Manager Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

In addition, our preferred qualifications include: Ph.D. in Earth Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related field....

Senior Chemist

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Chemist Job Description Company Overview: Plastics have become indispensable for nearly every major industry, but conventional plastics impose an unsustainable burden on the environment....

Principal Scientist/Histology Supervisor Principal Scientist/Histology Supervisor

  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Principal Scientist/Histology Supervisor Amgen Inc. 3.6 ( ) South San Francisco, CA Why you should apply for a job to Amgen Inc. : 67% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 78% would...

Senior Scientist, Chemistry

  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newark, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 10 days ago

synthesis experience 5+ years of post-graduate organic synthesis experience Proficiency in organic synthesis; experience in peptide synthesis is a plus Proficiency with analytical HPLC, LC-MS, preparative...

Laboratory Manager

  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Lycia Therapeutics is a biotechnology company using its proprietary lysosomal targeting chimera (LYTAC) platform to discover and develop best-in-class therapeutics that degrade extracellular and...

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Highest Education Level

Managing Chemists in Foster City, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
Master's Degree
22.5%
Associate's Degree
0.6%
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 Foster City, 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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