Principal Chemist Jobs in Princeton, 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 (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 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...

Senior Principal Scientist, Development DMPK

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 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...

Senior Chemist II, Skincare Development, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty Division, L'Oreal Research & Innovation

  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Scope: This position is responsible for driving product development activities for the Skinbetter Science brand within LOreal Dermatological Beauty. The role involves managing new skincare...

Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 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...

Environmental Laboratory Manager - experienced with LCMS-MS

  • Dayton, NJ (8 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dayton, NJ (8 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Analytical Chemistry: Subject matter expert in inorganic/organic environmental chemistry. Mathematical Skills: Some knowledge and understanding of financial statements and operating budgets....

Associate Principal Scientist/Associate Director , Regulatory Affairs - Compliance

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

This position will be part of the Device Quality & Regulatory Team within Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS). The primary responsibility for this position is to ensure...

Principal Chemist, Skincare Scientific Valorization, L'Oreal Research & Innovation

  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Principal Chemist, Skincare Scientific Valorization,L'Oreal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey, United States Hello, wereLOreal, We're not justbuilding brands, we're shaping how the world experiences...

Senior Chemist

  • Cranbury, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Primera Analytical Solutions Corporation is looking for Senior Chemist (2 Positions). Location of Employment: Cranbury, NJJob DutiesPerform and guide junior chemists in developing analytical...

Senior Principal Scientist/Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs GDMA Ophthalmology

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

**Role Summary:** + The Global Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) is responsible for supporting the execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in key...

Principal Scientist

  • Cranbury, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Principal Scientist (Cranbury, NJ) - Research and develop pharmaceutical method, method validation, chemical product characterization, and quality standards using HPLC/UPLC (Empower III); Perform...

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, Drug Product

  • Pennington, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (7 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

General Description:** This role in the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MST) department supports BeOnes Drug Product Manufacturing Technology Transfer and support. based in New Jersey...

Qualifications: PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g. molecular biology, cancer biology, human genetics, immunology). Minimum of 6 years post-PhD experience for Sr....

Principal Scientist, Cleaning Verification, Analytical Testing

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors degree in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or related field with 9+ years relevant industrial experience or equivalent, or Masters...

Principal Scientist / Sr. Principal Scientist, Vibrational Spectroscopy & Biophysical Characterization (Materials Science & Engineering)

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 21 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...

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Princeton, NJ 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 Princeton, 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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