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.

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Laboratory Manager - EXTENDED

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 hours ago

About the position Job Appointment : Full time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30 PM onsite Work Location: Water Bureau Interstate Facility, 2010 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR 97227...

Principal Scientist, Process Control and Data Analytics

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

The Principal Scientist, Process Control and Data Analytics will be responsible for leading a team focused on developing and implementing product control strategies, statistical analysis, and...

biology concepts relevant to immunology, cancer immunotherapy, or oncology, or a strong willingness to learn about these areas....

Principal Scientist, Process Control and Data Analytics

  • West Point, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Point, PA
  • 8 hours ago

The Principal Scientist, Process Control and Data Analytics will be responsible for leading a team focused on developing and implementing product control strategies, statistical analysis, and...

Principal Scientist, Peptide Computational Chemistry

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 hours ago

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated computational chemist with exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills to join our Modeling and Informatics (M&I) team. As part of the Discovery...

Principal Scientist Engineering

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 9 hours ago

Job Title: Principal Scientist Engineering Location : Cambridge, MA Abou the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find...

R&D Principal Scientist, Product Development, Cat Litter

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Clorox is the place thats committed to growth for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can...

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Laboratory Manager- General Lab

  • Southfield, MI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 9 hours ago

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital in Southfield, MI. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations...

Sr. Principal Scientist - Molecule Steward

  • Concord, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 10 hours ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Job Level: Technical Leadership-T3 Job Description: Sr Principal Scientist Claims and Nutrition North America, Scientific and Regulatory As an associate of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA),...

Senior Chemist

  • Florence, AZ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Florence, AZ
  • 10 hours ago

Utilize techniques such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, AAS, titration, and wet chemistry to determine metal concentrations and other properties....

Principal Scientist - TSMS PAR

  • Concord, NC
  • 23 hours ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 23 hours ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Principal Scientist

  • Montvale, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Montvale, NJ
  • 23 hours ago

Principal Scientist Job Description Oversee all technical and formula development aspects for key projects, ensuring their progression through the product development process by collaborating...

Associate Principal Scientist, Engineering

  • West Point, PA
  • 23 hours ago
  • West Point, PA
  • 23 hours ago

Job Description Associate Principal Scientist, Sterile Drug Product Commercialization As part of our Companys Manufacturing Division, the Sterile Drug Product Commercialization (SDPC) group...

Market Laboratory Manager

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 23 hours ago

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we...

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Principal Information Management
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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
48.0%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
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 Principal Chemists
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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