Principal Chemist Jobs in Milford, 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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Laboratory Manager (40 hr, Day)

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. Ensure daily quality operations of the assigned laboratory section(s) occur smoothly...

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Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist, Targeted Proteomics

  • Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Targeted Proteomics and Assay Development: Drive TPD research programs through development and application of targeted protein mass spectrometry (MS) assays using state-of-the-art LC-MS systems-including...

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Principal Scientist, Process Development

  • Moderna Services, Inc.
  • Norwood, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 11 days ago

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in microbial genetics, molecular biology, expression-system design, screening workflows, data-driven construct selection, and translation of small-scale...

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Principal Scientist - Translational Biology & Program Leadership (5439)

  • WuXi Biologics
  • Natick, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Natick, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Principal Scientist - Translational Biology & Program Leadership Location: Natick, MA Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and scientifically driven Principal Scientist with strong...

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Principal Scientist

  • Exponent
  • Natick, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Natick, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Principal Scientist ID 2025-2214 Location US-CA-Menlo Park Practice Polymers and Chemistry Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $225,000.00 - USD $275,000.00 /Yr. About Exponent...

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Principal Scientist I, Formulation Devel

  • AbbVie Bioresearch Center
  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Principal Scientist I, Formulation Development, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc., Cambridge, MA. Onsite (onsite 5 days per week). Function as a principal investigator, generating original technical...

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Principal Scientist

  • Waters Technologies Corporation
  • Milford, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Milford, MA
  • 13 days ago

Principal Scientist, Consumables & Lab Automation Duties: Lead invention, development and commercialization of chromatography stationary phases and solid phase extraction sorbents within cell and...

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Principal Scientist (M.D. or D.O.)

  • Exponent
  • Natick, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Natick, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Principal Scientist (M.D. or D.O.) ID 2025-2226 Location US-MA-Natick Practice Health Sciences Position Type Full-time Posted Salary Range USD $200,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr. About Exponent...

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Principal Scientist, Biologics AI

  • AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (AZPLP)
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description: About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Scientist to lead Biologics AI innovation at AstraZeneca's US R&D centers in Waltham, MA or Gaithersburg, MD....

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Principal Scientist, Process Development (Expression Systems)

  • Moderna
  • Norwood, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Serve as a technical leader and mentor in microbial genetics, molecular biology, expression-system design, screening strategy, and data interpretation....

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Senior Principal Scientist, ADME-PK

  • Dyne Therapeutics
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target...

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Principal Scientist, Toxicology

  • Dyne Therapeutics
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target...

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Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Biochemistry

  • Treeline Biosciences
  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Experience in small molecule drug discovery, specifically biochemical assay development and characterization of small molecule inhibitors and protein-ligand binding interactions....

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Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

  • Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (21 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry preferably in a clinical-stage biotechnology company....

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Analytical Chemistry Director - Eurofins Consumer Product Testing

  • Eurofins
  • Norwood, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norwood, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Experience: Typically 1012+ years in analytical chemistry or product testing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role....

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Milford, MA

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Milford, MA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%
Master's Degree
22.6%
Associate's Degree
0.6%
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 Milford, 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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