Principal Chemist Jobs in New Jersey

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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Senior Regulatory Scientist Regulatory Principal Scientist

  • Clark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Clark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Senior Regulatory Scientist Regulatory Principal Scientist Requisition ID: 58084 Position Type: (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and...

Principal Scientist, Medical Affairs, Advanced Research, L'Oreal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey, United States Hello, we're L'Oreal, We're not just building brands, we're shaping how...

Principal Scientist (Director) , Outcomes Research

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

As part of our Company's Manufacturing Division, the Sterile Drug Product Commercialization (SDPC) group provides the technical process leadership and laboratory capabilities for late stage and...

Laboratory Manager

  • Leonia, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Leonia, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Requiring advanced expertise in chromatography troubleshooting, strong command of analytical techniques and the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts....

Associate Principal Scientist, Upstream Development

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Job Description: The Biologics Process Research & Development organization within our company's Research Laboratories is responsible for developing the drug substance manufacturing...

Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D Biologics

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Knowledge and experience in Antibody Drug Conjugate method development. Established scientific reputation supported by publications and external presentations....

Job Description Our companys Device Product & Process Development (DPPD) Team designs, develops, and commercializes novel biologic/drug/vaccine - device enabled combination products to achieve...

Requiring advanced expertise in chromatography troubleshooting, strong command of analytical techniques and the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts....

Principal Scientist Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP)

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Job title: Principal Scientist Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) Location: Cambridge, MA or Morristown, PA About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to...

Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist, Drug Product Development

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brunswick, 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...

Principal Scientist/Director - Oncology Companion Diagnostics

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Job Description In this Principal Scientist/Director position within Translational Oncology, this team member will provide leadership for aligned and integrated development and commercialization...

Principal Scientist, Pharmacokinetics

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity, and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect,...

Job Description Role Summary Under the guidance of a senior leader, a Senior Principal Scientist/Senior Director, has primary responsibility for developing value evidence strategies, and...

Principal Scientist III - Synthetic Chemist

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 9 days ago

chemistry, organic synthesis, synthetic methodology, catalysis (including chemocatalysis, biocatalysis, and heterogeneous catalysis), total synthesis, physical organic chemistry, or flow chemistry...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in New Jersey offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
Master's Degree
22.3%
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 New Jersey
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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