Principal Scientist Jobs in Newark, CA

A Principal Scientist in the chemistry industry is responsible for conducting complex research, developing new procedures, and overseeing a team of scientists to ensure all projects are completed to a high standard. They typically perform experimental tests and analyses, interpreting and presenting results, and preparing research reports and scientific papers. Their work is instrumental in contributing to the development of new products, technologies, or intellectual property. They often work closely with other departments such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Control, and Manufacturing to ensure all scientific operations meet the necessary standards and regulations.

Important skills for a Principal Scientist include leadership, excellent written and oral communication abilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work well in teams. They should have a thorough understanding of various scientific techniques and principles, and be adept at problem-solving. The minimum requirement for this position is typically a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, with substantial experience in the industry. Certifications that can add value include Certified Professional Chemist (CPC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP). A person might work as a Research Scientist, Senior Scientist, or Project Leader before moving into the role of a Principal Scientist.

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Principal Scientist, Peptide Discovery & Engineering

  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Qualifications/Education PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology or related disciplines. Industry experience in peptide therapeutics is required, with 5+ years preferred....

Lab Head, Principal Scientist, Discovery Oncology

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

The Opportunity The Department of Discovery Oncology at Genentech is excited to announce an opportunity for a Principal Scientist, Lab Head, with a strong interdisciplinary background....

Principal Scientist, Late Stage Upstream Process Development

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for...

Principal Scientist - Translational Medicine ( Tumor/Epigenetic Signaling)

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Who You Are: PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, oncology, computational biology, or a related field. Deep expertise in prostate cancer is preferred....

Principal Scientist

  • San Carlos, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Carlos, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 1 day ago

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals...

Principal Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Position A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come....

Senior/ Principal Scientist Computational Toxicology

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $101,500-$232,900 (Senior Scientist) and $148,200-$275,200 (Principal Scientist)....

Principal Scientist, Horizon Engineering Platform

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Opportunity Were looking for a Principal Scientist to serve as the architect and technical leader for our internal engineering and data platform....

Principal Scientist, Amazon Transportation

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Amazons Middle Mile Science group is looking for a Principal Research Scientist specializing in marketplace science, applied to Amazons large-scale transportation planning systems. This includes...

Senior/Principal Scientist, Machine Learning Drug Discovery

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Scientist level Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, Physics, or related disciplines, ideally with 5+ years of industry research experience, or MS degree...

Principal Scientist, Protein Engineering Display Technologies

  • Redwood City, CA (11 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (11 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Position Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and versatile Principal Scientist to join our collaborative Protein Engineering team in Redwood City/Brisbane (CA) to discover and engineer...

Materials Laboratory Manager, Materials & Joining

  • Newark, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Newark, CA
  • 15 days ago

Knowledge of Differential Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), fatigue testing....

Senior / Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Position Description: We are seeking a highly motivated individual, at the Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist level (based on experience), to join our Medicinal Chemistry team....

Principal Scientist, Computational Protein Engineering

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 17 days ago

The Principal Scientist, Computational Protein Engineering role will be a key contributor within the Protein Engineering Center of Excellence and the Discovery Biologics department as well as in project...

Sr Principal Scientist-Pathologist / Head of TS Digital Pathology Analytics

  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (22 miles from Newark, CA)
  • 20 days ago

The Position The Position A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations...

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Newark, CA 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 Scientists in Newark, CA
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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