Principal Chemist Jobs in Morrisville, 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 Principal Scientist, Translational Development, Pancreatic Cancer Disease Lead

  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 2 days ago

biology, cancer biology, human genetics) 4+ years post-PhD experience, with demonstrated scientific leadership in integrating, analyzing and interpreting multimodal translational data in an academic...

Senior Chemist

  • Plumsteadville, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plumsteadville, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 3 days 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 (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 4 days 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...

Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics

  • Spring House, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Spring House, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 11 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 (19 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (19 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 11 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....

Senior Principal Scientist, In Silico Discovery - Biologics

  • Spring House, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Spring House, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 12 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 (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Principal Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • North Wales, PA (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 15 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,...

Senior Principal Scientist, Development DMPK

  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (14 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 16 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 Principal Scientist, Computational Pathobiologist

  • Spring House, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Spring House, PA (22 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Job title Senior Principal Scientist, Computational Pathobiologist Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Sub function Nonclinical Safety Category Senior Principal Scientist,...

Associate Principal Scientist Statistical Programming

  • North Wales, PA (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • North Wales, PA (23 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 17 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...

Environmental Laboratory Manager - experienced with LCMS-MS

  • Dayton, NJ (20 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dayton, NJ (20 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 19 days ago

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

Principal Scientist, Safety Data Science

  • Horsham, PA (17 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Horsham, PA (17 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 24 days ago

Location: Horsham, US-PA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Principal Scientist, Safety Data Science At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation...

Senior Chemist

  • Cranbury, NJ (17 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (17 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 29 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 (3 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (3 miles from Morrisville, PA)
  • 29 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...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Morrisville, PA

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, 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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