Principal Chemist Jobs in Doylestown, PA

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 Chemist

  • Plumsteadville, PA (5 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plumsteadville, PA (5 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety...

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, GI cancer

  • North Wales, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Wales, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Neuroscience

  • Upper Gwynedd, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Clinical and Pharmacovigilance teams manage studies to provide the safety and efficacy data required for regulatory approval of potential new drugs, vaccines and new indications for existing...

Principal Scientist, Protein Design and Informatics

  • Collegeville, PA (16 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (16 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage, USA - California - San Francisco, USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge Posted Date: Jul 7 2025 As Principal Scientist,...

Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics

  • Spring House, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Spring House, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Job title Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Biological Research Category Principal Scientist, Biological...

Laboratory Manager

  • Doylestown, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary: Delaware Valley University invites applications for a Laboratory Manager who will also serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the institution to start in the Fall 2025 semester....

Laboratory Manager

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Laboratory Manager Job Description Organizes and directs the daily activities of a laboratory, supervises subordinates to ensure quality control and compliance with relevant policies...

Specimen Receiving, Phlebotomy, and Point of Care Laboratory Manager (FT, Days) - Einstein Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (24 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Details Reporting to the divisional Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Manager plans, directs, and supervises all administrative, technical, and fiscal aspects of the Reporting to the...

Associate Principal Scientist, Upstream Drug Substance SME

  • West Point, PA (10 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Point, PA (10 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description As part of Our Companys Manufacturing Division, within the Bioprocess Drug Substance Commercialization (BDSC), the Cell Culture and Fermentation Sciences (CCFS) department provides...

Senior Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics

  • Spring House, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Spring House, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Job title Senior Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Biological Research Category Senior Principal Scientist,...

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

  • North Wales, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) - Oues Research (Lung) Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) - Oues Research (Lung) remote type Hybrid locations USA - Pennsylvania...

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

  • Upper Gwynedd, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description 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...

Principal Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • North Wales, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (8 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 12 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 Leader,...

Principal Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 13 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...

Principal Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • Upper Gwynedd, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA (9 miles from Doylestown, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description Director, Combination Product Regulatory CMC - (R5) This Principal Scientist position is equivalent to a Director position. Under direction from the Combination Product Regulatory...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Doylestown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Doylestown, PA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Master's Degree
22.5%
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 Doylestown, PA
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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