Principal Chemist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Associate Principal Scientist, Pharmacokinetics

  • Spring House, PA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 21 hours ago

Job Location: Springhouse, Pennsylvania 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...

Laboratory Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Laboratory Manager The Sequencing Center Lab Manager will provide oversight and management of all aspects of operation of the sequencing facility, as well as designing, performing, and...

Principal Scientist, Bioanalysis

  • Spring House, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications / Requirements: Education: A MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology with a minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience or a Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry...

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...

Principal Scientist, Computational-Immunology Discovery

  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 2 days 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...

Principal Scientist, Generative Deep Learning

  • Spring House, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 3 days 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...

Principal Scientist, Data Science & Automation

  • Malvern, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 3 days 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...

Principal Scientist, Process Engineering

  • Collegeville, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 3 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Conduct laboratory experimentation and analytical testing of putative formulations & drug product manufacturing Follow administration/delivery approaches for select protein...

Associate Principal Scientist, Pharmacokinetics

  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lower Gwynedd, PA
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Job Location: Springhouse, Pennsylvania Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we...

Senior Principal Scientist, Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology

  • Spring House, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 5 days 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...

Principal Scientist (Director) - Outcomes Research Oncology

  • North Wales, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 5 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...

Senior Chemist

  • Middletown, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Middletown, PA
  • 5 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Required experience and skills: A minimum of 3 years of experience post Ph.D. in a related discipline (e.g., analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biomolecular engineering, bio-computation)....

Principal Scientist, Lentivirus Upstream Process

  • Spring House, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Spring House, PA
  • 7 days 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...

Principal Scientist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago

Eurofins is searching for a Principal Scientist in Philadelphia, PA. This Principal Scientist position will assume the role of technical expert in developing and evaluating innovative solutions...

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Salary for Principal Chemist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Principal Chemists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%
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 Pennsylvania
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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