Principal Chemist Jobs in Short Hills, 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, Occupational Toxicology & Product Quality

  • Raritan, NJ (19 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Raritan, NJ (19 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

Senior Chemist, Development (Fragrances)

  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day. Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company's DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the...

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Principal Scientist, Downstream Biologics Process R&D

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

**BPR&D Downstream Principal** **Scientist** **Job Description:** Our Scientists are our Inventors. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge science, and technology, we...

Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) - Outcomes Research (Lung)

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

**Job Description:** This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I), Outcomes Research organization, which is responsible for real-world evidence generation and outcomes...

Laboratory Manager

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Laboratory Manager Title: Laboratory Manager Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: PGD Lab Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $86,000.00...

Principal Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 5 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, Translational Medicine, Immunology

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

**Senior Principal Scientist Translational Medicine, Immunology** Translational Medicine in our Research & Development Division is responsible for planning and management of an important...

Associate Principal Scientist Statistical Programming

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our Company's renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with...

Laboratory Manager - Abdus-Saboor Lab

  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The lab of Dr. Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Columbia University is seeking a Lab Manager to lead day-to-day operations. Since opening in 2018, the Abdus-Saboor lab has...

Laboratory Manager - Abdus-Saboor Lab

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Primary Work Address: 100 Haven Avenue, New York, NY, 10032 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account. The lab of Dr. Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at...

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

  • Clark, NJ (8 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (8 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 7 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...

Laboratory Manager - Site based Rahway, NJ

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Laboratory Manager Location: Rahway, New Jersey Department: Sample Management Reports To: Group Leader, Sample Management U.S. Operations About Us: this is who we are At Evotec, we...

Principal Scientist, Analytical Development

  • New Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 8 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/Associate Director , Regulatory Affairs - Compliance

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description 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...

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Prostate Cancer

  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (9 miles from Short Hills, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

The Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines. Our company's Oncology...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Short Hills, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Short Hills, NJ 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 Short Hills, 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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