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Principal Scientist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Principal Scientist - Technological Platform
The Kraft Heinz Company - Glenview, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
Kraft Heinz, The Company As one of the worlds largest food and beverage companies, we are proud to spark joy around mealtimes with a global portfolio of more than 200 brands. Some are iconic...
45+ days ago
Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry
Bristol-Myers Squibb - Chicago, IL
Not being bound by therapeutic modality creates a very dynamic, exciting and creative environment where the successful chemist will interface with an excellent team of scientists in biology, biochemistry...
60+ days ago

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On Being a Scientist
On Being a Scientist will provide you with an overview of scientific conduct & ethics, what it means to be a scientist and allows you to become acquainted with academic practice, thus meeting a...
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Major and Principal Gifts
This course will provide a comprehensive view of major and principal gift development work for students who seek to build upon their experiences gained in the introductory session. Participants...
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MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists
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Salary for Principal Scientist Jobs in Chicago, IL

This is the average annual salary for Principal Scientist jobs in Chicago, IL as reported by the BLS.

$96,759

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
  • Doctorate Degree (46.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (28.8%)
  • Master's Degree (22.6%)
  • Associate's Degree (0.8%)
  • High School or GED (0.6%)
  • Vocational 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 Chicago, IL
  • 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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