Principal Chemist Jobs in Franklin Lakes, NJ

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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Principal Scientist Solubility Enhancement Te...

  • Ardena
  • Franklin, NJ (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Skip to main content Share page RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SOMERSET (NEW JERSEY, US) HYBRID Principal Scientist - Solubility Enhancement Technologies Join Ardena as Principal Scientist - Solubility...

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Principal, Medical Affairs (Principal Scientist)

  • Becton Dickinson & Company
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 2 days ago

ASCP MLS certification (or equivalent), or advanced training or board certification in clinical chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, or other specialized clinical laboratory disciplines; relevant...

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Principal Scientist - Formulation

  • PDI
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (8 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (8 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

chemistry, formulation science, or innovation-focused R&D Experience in early-stage research or feasibility work Exposure to regulated environments (FDA, EPA, medical device, pharma, or consumer healthcare...

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Principal Scientist, Head of Protein Biochemistry, Viral Vaccines

  • Pfizer
  • Pearl River, NY (10 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pearl River, NY (10 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Operating within a highly matrixed environment, you will collaborate closely with immunology, virology, and assay development teams to drive early-stage vaccine research through to clinical development...

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Principal Scientist - Agentic Product

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

The Opportunity Adobe is reimagining the future of creativity - where generative AI, intelligent agents, and human imagination work hand in hand. As a Principal Scientist (Engineering), Agentic...

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Principal Scientist - RGM Chemistry

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Hawthorne, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 5+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience in antibody/oligonucleotide conjugation - Validated expertise in bioconjugation...

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Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine Strategy Lead (Clinical Biomarkers)

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Tarrytown, NY (19 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (19 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Drive fit-for-purpose assay development and validation with internal labs and CROs, balancing scientific rigor, cost, and timelines....

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Principal Scientist, Upstream Process, Process Development

  • Legend Biotech US
  • Franklin, NJ (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

50L, e.g., 200L/500L) upstream bioreactor processes. Language(s): English. Mandarin is a plus. #Li-JR1 #Li-Onsite The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to...

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Principal Scientist, Computational Biology, External Collaborations

  • Immunai
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Description About Immunai: Immunai is an AI-driven platform company focused on improving drug discovery and development by decoding the human immune system. We combine large-scale single cell...

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Laboratory Manager Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology - Full-Time - Days

  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Location New York, New York Shift: Day (United States of America) Description: Take Pride In Your Career: Clinical Laboratory Scientists Are Where Amazing Works Laboratory Manager Cytogenetics and...

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Principal Scientist, Clinical Outcomes

  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Hoboken, NJ (20 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (20 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Job Description: We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your...

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Principal Scientist

  • Siemens
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Principal Scientist Siemens - 4.0 New York, NY Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Machine learning Model deployment Distributed systems Scalability Model training AI...

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Associate Principal Scientist Coffee Partnership Product Development

  • PepsiCo
  • Valhalla, NY (22 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (22 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Overview Role: As an Associate Principal Scientist on the North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), you will have the unique opportunity to be a member of the partnership between two market...

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Principal Scientist - Cancer Early Detection

  • InVitro Cell Research, LLC
  • Englewood, NJ (14 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (14 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

development pipelines Experience with cell-based assays, immunofluorescent microscopy, qPCR, flow cytometry, single-cell genomics, RNAseq, cell culture, organoid culture, Illumina NextSeq 550, DNA...

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Associate Principal Scientist North American Coffee Partnership Product Development Team Band: L9

  • PepsiCo
  • Valhalla, NY (22 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (22 miles from Franklin Lakes, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Overview Role: As an Associate Principal Scientist on the North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), you will have the unique opportunity to be a member of the partnership between two market...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Franklin Lakes, NJ 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ
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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