Principal Chemist Jobs
A Principal Chemist is a senior professional in the chemistry industry who leads research and development activities, designs and conducts complex chemical experiments, and analyzes the results to develop innovative solutions or new scientific theories. They play a crucial role in synthesizing and characterizing new compounds, developing new tests and methodologies, interpreting data and preparing technical reports, papers, and presentations. They offer technical support to junior chemists and ensure the maintenance of safe laboratory conditions. They are also involved in the development and patenting of new products or techniques.
Important skills for a Principal Chemist include a strong understanding of chemistry principles, analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. They should have a Doctorate degree in Chemistry or a related field and multiple years of experience in a research setting. Common certifications include the Certified Chemist (CC) and Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM). A person may hold roles like Laboratory Technician, Research Chemist or Senior Chemist before ascending to the position of a Principal Chemist.
Senior/ Principal Scientist, Immunology and Pharmacology
- Bedford, MA
- 3 hours ago
- Bedford, MA
- 3 hours ago
The Role: Title: Senior/Principal Scientist, Immunology and Pharmacology Job summary: The PharmaEssentia Innovation Research Center is building a world-class new drug discovery team in Boston...
Principal Scientist, Peptide Discovery & Engineering
- Palo Alto, CA
- 3 hours ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 3 hours ago
Qualifications/Education PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology or related disciplines. Industry experience in peptide therapeutics is required, with 5+ years preferred....
Principal Scientist Engineer - Decentralized Services and Networ
- Arlington, VA
- 8 hours ago
- Arlington, VA
- 8 hours ago
Principal Scientist Engineer - Decentralized Services and Networ Strategic Analysis, Inc View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified IT - Hardware...
Principal Scientist/Engineer (CAP/SAP Integration Technical SME)
- Arlington, VA
- 8 hours ago
- Arlington, VA
- 8 hours ago
Principal Scientist/Engineer (CAP/SAP Integration Technical SME) Strategic Analysis, Inc View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Full Scope Polygraph Arlington,...
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Department Of Radiology Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7 HOURS Pay Range:...
Lab Head, Principal Scientist, Discovery Oncology
- South San Francisco, CA
- 10 hours ago
- South San Francisco, CA
- 10 hours ago
Experience in integrating functional genomics, molecular biology, and disease model engineering to drive drug discovery in oncology is essential....
Senior Principal Scientist - Ingredient Science
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- 11 hours ago
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- 11 hours ago
Supervisory Org: Science & Innovation Hiring Manger: Annette Evans Location: Hoffman Estates, IL In compliance with US pay transparency the salary range is $115,000 - $181,000. This is the...
Laboratory Manager, College of Arts & Sciences and School of Health Sciences
- CT
- 11 hours ago
- CT
- 11 hours ago
Overview: The College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University invite applications for a full-time Laboratory Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join...
Principal Scientist, Late Stage Upstream Process Development
- South San Francisco, CA
- 12 hours ago
- South San Francisco, CA
- 12 hours ago
Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for...
Job Description This Senior Principal Scientist will have a unique opportunity to support immunology and immuno-oncology efforts from target identification through development and IND filing. He...
Principal Scientist - Translational Medicine ( Tumor/Epigenetic Signaling)
- South San Francisco, CA
- 13 hours ago
- South San Francisco, CA
- 13 hours 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....
Now hiring! Senior Chemist I** **Beachwood, OH** **Relocation assistance. Yearly bonus.** We are looking for a Senior Chemist to join our RG team in Beachwood, OH. Travel for this role may be...
Full-Time | Day Shift | Leadership Role A well-established acute care medical center in Tennessee is actively seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to oversee its Blood Bank operations. This is an...
The Manager-Laboratory is responsible for oversight and leadership of high complexity testing for the laboratory sections or department including operations, accreditation, and supervision of the...
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety...
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- Method Development
- Liquid Chromatography
- Analytical Chemistry
- Purification
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
- Chromatography
- Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry
- Assay Development
- Scale-Up
- Mass Spectrometry
- Biomarkers
- Protein Characterization
- Method Validation
- Chemical Characterization
- Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Drug Discovery
- Spectroscopy
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Organic Chemistry
- Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Cancer Biology
- Flow Cytometry
- Lab Safety
- Biochemistry
- Laboratory Information Management System
- Bioinformatics
- Immunology
- Experimental Design
- Good Laboratory Practice
- Molecular Biology
- Drug Development
- Design of Experiments
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biology
- Validation
- Laboratory Management
- Research and Development
- Optimization
- Process Development
- Hazardous Materials
- Modeling
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Product Development
- Engineering
- Quality Control
- Troubleshooting
- Investigation
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Presentation
- Mentoring
- Education Experience
- Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Bachelor's Degree
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Research Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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