Principal Chemist Jobs in California

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

  • Fremont, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Laboratory Manager Salaried Full Time Full-Time Management Fremont, CA, US +1 More Locations Today Requisition ID: 1505 Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually Joining TUV Rheinland...

Principal Scientist ADC

  • Vista, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Vista, CA
  • 8 hours 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
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours 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
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 2 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 3 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Helena, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Senior Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine, Immunology

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

Senior Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine, Immunology Precision Medicine is an integral part of our Immunology Therapeutic Area. To support our growing Immunology pipeline across...

Principal / Senior Principal Scientist - Lupus & Nephrology Translational Medicine

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

The PositionWe advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love The mission of Translational Medicine is to develop and execute innovative biomarker and diagnostic strategies...

Principal/Senior Principal Scientist- Translational Medicine (OMNI- Multiple Sclerosis)

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

The Position We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. The Translational Medicine department at Genentech provides translational research to inform clinical...

Principal Scientist/Director, Medical Affairs RDMA Ophthalmology (US)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

Role Summary:** + The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of...

Principal Scientist I/II, Viral Vector Cargo Design

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

Biology...

Principal Scientist I/II, Viral Vector Engineering

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

Biology...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists 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 Principal Chemists 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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