Managing Scientist Jobs

A Managing Scientist in the chemistry industry plays a vital role in managing and leading a team of scientists and researchers. They are primarily responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of research projects in an organization. Job responsibilities include developing and implementing research goals, setting budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, hiring and training staff, and communicating research findings to stakeholders. They also collaborate with other departments and teams to drive strategic initiatives and influence the direction of the company's scientific pursuits.

A Managing Scientist must possess a strong set of skills including leadership, project management, and excellent communication abilities. They should have a deep understanding of chemistry principles and practices, as well as be well-versed in safety protocols and regulatory requirements. A PhD in chemistry or a related field is typically required, coupled with significant experiences in a scientific research environment. Relevant certifications such as Certified Professional Chemist (CPC) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Managing Scientist, an individual may hold roles such as Research Scientist, Lead Scientist, or Laboratory Manager, providing them with the necessary knowledge and experience to oversee a team and drive research projects.

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Clinical Laboratory Manager - Full Time

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference...

Instructional Laboratory Manager

  • ID
  • 8 hours ago
  • ID
  • 8 hours ago

Internal Posting? Posting Number SP004990P Position Title Instructional Laboratory Manager Division/College College of Science Department Biological Sciences Location Moscow Posting Context...

Laboratory Manager, Space Physics

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Manage the Space Physics Laboratory at Princeton University, which is used to develop Space Flight Instruments for NASA Missions while simultaneously educating the next generation of...

Fusion Energy Principal Scientist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Off the back of our recent publication, we are hiring for technical roles across a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Due to an unusually high level of interest during this time, we may...

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Cardiovascular and Respiratory

  • North Wales, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 10 hours ago

The Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed cardiovascular and respiratory...

Analytical Chemistry Manager of Dialysis Water Testing

  • Melrose, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Melrose, TN
  • 11 hours ago

The Analytical Chemistry Manager of Dialysis Water Testing oversees laboratory operations responsible for analytical chemistry testing on dialysis water samples, manages personnel including chemists...

Principal Scientist I, DMPK Rep_Quantitative Pharmacology

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Job title: Principal Scientist I, DMPK Rep_Quantitative Pharmacology Location: Cambridge, MA About the job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery...

Cement Laboratory Manager

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 17 hours ago

Company Description We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600...

Sr. Scientist/Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Experience in method transfer in Analytical Chemistry OR MS/MA in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline and 10+ years of experience OR PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline and 4+ years...

Principal Scientist, Drug Product

  • Hopewell, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hopewell, VA
  • 17 hours ago

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals...

Expert Chemist

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago

Benefits: At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits...

(Senior) Principal Scientist, Cell Fate Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Qualifications Required: PhD in Synthetic Biology, Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, RNA Biology, or related field....

Laboratory Manager - Electron Microscopy Core

  • Fargo, ND
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 18 hours ago

North Dakota State University is seeking a highly qualified Laboratory Manager for the Electron Microscopy Core facility. A part of the NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity, the Electron...

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Division of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology (AMP) in the Department of Pathology and Immunology is seeking an organized and detail-oriented research...

Laboratory Manager, Histology

  • Drake, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Drake, CO
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking an experienced Histology Manager with a demonstrated ability to effectively lead and oversee all aspects of histology laboratory operations within a Medical Device Pathology...

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Highest Education Level

Managing Scientists offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.8%
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 Scientists
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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