Principal Chemist Jobs in Boxborough, MA

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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Group Leader, Principal Scientist, Quantitative System Pharmacology (QSP)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Metrum Research Group Group Leader, Principal Scientist, Quantitative System Pharmacology (QSP) Job Posted 7 Days Ago Posted 7 Days Ago Be an Early Applicant In-Office Boston, MA 130K-200K...

Associate Principal Scientist

  • Framingham, MA (12 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (12 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Associate Principal Scientist - In vitro Toxicology - Microelectrode Array Location: Framingham, Massachusetts About Us: this is who we are At Cyprotex, an Evotec company, we believe...

Senior Principal Scientist I, DMPK Rep / Quantitative Pharmacology

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Principal Scientist I, DMPK Rep / Quantitative Pharmacology **Location** : Cambridge, MA **About the Job** Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug...

Senior Principal Scientist, Discovery Biotherapeutics, Selection Technologies

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Principal Scientist, Manufacturing Technology (Process Transfer, Validation and Projects)

  • Devens, MA (5 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Devens, MA (5 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Associate Principal Scientist, PharmaR&D

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Human Disease, Genetics/Genomics, Molecular Biology, or Immunology Comfort in a client-facing role Proficient in R or Python Strong understanding of the molecular nature of human disease Expert in delivering...

Senior Principal Scientist, Development DMPK

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely...

Principal Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 8 days ago

**Director, Combination Product Regulatory CMC - (R5)** This Principal Scientist position is equivalent to a Director position. Under direction from the Combination Product Regulatory CMC Team...

Principal Scientist, Genetic Epidemiology & Biostatistics

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Lead with hypothesis-driven thinking and demonstrate an ability to put questions in a translational/clinical context. Strong desire to perform individual contributor work in a collaborative...

Principal Scientist, Process Development Engineering, Media Development

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description General Summary: Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people living with serious diseases, with a...

Chromatography Principal Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 9 days ago

A PhD in Analytical Chemistry is preferred....

Principal Scientist/Lab Head - Oncology Biotherapeutics

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Biology...

Principal Scientist, Virology

  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 10 days ago

As a Principal Scientist, you will be expected to be able to use your knowledge of virology and molecular biology to independently design and execute experiments with guidance from the lab head and...

Principal Scientist, Machine Learning (Protein Design)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Principal Scientist, Machine Learning (Protein Design) Company Overview: Ampersand Biomedicines is an innovative, privately held biotechnology company leading the way in developing multi-specific...

Laboratory Manager, Blood Bank

  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (21 miles from Boxborough, MA)
  • 11 days ago

ASCP Specialist Certification: Blood Bank (SBB), Chemistry (SC), Cytology (SCT), Cytometry (SCYM), Hematology (SH), Microbiology (SM), Molecular Biology (SMB)....

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Boxborough, MA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
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 Boxborough, MA
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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