Managing Scientist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Associate Principal Scientist, Pharmacokinetics

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

Job Location: Springhouse, Pennsylvania Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an...

Laboratory Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Laboratory Manager The Sequencing Center Lab Manager will provide oversight and management of all aspects of operation of the sequencing facility, as well as designing, performing, and...

Principal Scientist, Bioanalysis

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

Qualifications / Requirements: Education: A MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with a minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience or a Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry...

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, Computational-Immunology Discovery

  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 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, Generative Deep Learning

  • Spring House, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 3 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, Data Science & Automation

  • Malvern, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Malvern, 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, Pharmacokinetics

  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Job Location: Springhouse, Pennsylvania Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we...

Senior Principal Scientist, Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology

  • Spring House, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 5 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 (Director) - Outcomes Research Oncology

  • North Wales, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I), Outcomes Research organization, which is responsible for real-world evidence generation and outcomes...

Senior Chemist

  • Middletown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Middletown, PA
  • 6 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Required experience and skills: A minimum of 3 years of experience post Ph.D. in a related discipline (e.g., analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biomolecular engineering, bio-computation)....

Principal Scientist, Lentivirus Upstream Process

  • Spring House, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 7 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

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 11 days ago

Eurofins is searching for a Principal Scientist in Philadelphia, PA. This Principal Scientist position will assume the role of technical expert in developing and evaluating innovative solutions...

Laboratory Manager

  • Koppel, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Koppel, PA
  • 11 days ago

Tenaris Bay City, Inc. in Koppel, PA seeks a Laboratory Manager to manage the production process of four Tenaris laboratories: Chemical Lab, Mechanical Testing lab, Metallurgical Lab and Metrology...

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Salary for Managing Scientist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Managing Scientists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%
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 Managing Scientists in Pennsylvania
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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