Managing Scientist Jobs in California

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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Sr Principal Scientist-Pathologist / Head of TS Digital Pathology Analytics

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

The Position The Position A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations...

Sr. Principal Scientist - Toxicology Project Team Representative

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Career Category Scientific Job Description Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared missionto serve...

Principal Scientist, Translational Immunology

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

About This Role Biogen is seeking an experienced Principal Scientist to help drive our biomarker and translational immunology strategies across several therapeutic programs in multiple...

Principal Scientist Biomarker Development and Translational Research

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 4 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....

Associate Principal Scientist, Biology-Discovery

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

biology techniques including gene synthesis, cloning, vector generation and sequencing#EligibleforERPCurrent Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only...

Principal Scientist, Protein Biophysical Characterization

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days 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...

Laboratory Manager

  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 6 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...

Principal Scientist ADC

  • Vista, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 6 days ago

Requirements & Experience : Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, or a related field with 3-6 years of ADC-specific experience (or M.S. with 6+ years)....

Calibration and Service Laboratory Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago

Calibration and Service Laboratory Manager Job Employer Name:SpiderID: 13794681 Location: San Jose, CaliforniaDate Posted: 7/19/2024 Wage: $85000 - $90000 per yearCategory: Manufacturing Job Code:...

Principal Scientist Early Discovery, Non Clinical Safety Lead

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Job title Principal Scientist Early Discovery, Non Clinical Safety Lead Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Nonclinical Safety Category Principal Scientist,...

Laboratory Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 8 days ago

Joining TÜV 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...

Associate Principal Scientist, Toxicokinetics

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 days ago

The Toxicokinetics group within the Translational Modeling group of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) in West Point, PA is seeking a highly motivated Associated...

Principal Scientist

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 9 days ago

Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible...

Associate Director/Principal Scientist

  • Foster City, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 10 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...

Laboratory Manager - St Helena

  • Helena, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Helena, CA
  • 12 days ago

Supervise and perform all wet chemistry, automated and advanced analysis, as well as other laboratory tasks....

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Salary for Managing Scientist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Managing Scientists in California 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 Scientists in California
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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