Principal Scientist Jobs in Harvard, MA

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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FAST Labs Principal Scientist - Misson Applications and Modeling NEW

  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

FAST Labs Principal Scientist - Misson Applications and Modeling BAE Systems Yesterday Top Secret/SCI Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Systems Merrimack, NH (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Job Description FAST...

Laboratory Manager NEW

  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Woburn, MA (21 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

Laboratory Manager STR View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Woburn, MA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) STR is focused on delivering national defense capabilities by...

Principal Scientist, Translational Computational Biology - Neuroscience

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

biology, genetics, engineering, statistics, or similar....

Principal Scientist, Manufacturing Technology

  • Devens, MA (2 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Devens, MA (2 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Position Summary The Principal Scientist is a subject matter expert, project owner and lead investigator supporting commercial biologics manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb Devens....

Senior Principal Scientist, Manufacturing Technology

  • Devens, MA (2 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Devens, MA (2 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Position Summary The Principal Scientist is a subject matter expert, project owner and lead investigator supporting commercial biologics manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb Devens....

Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Development, Pancreatic Cancer Disease Lead

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 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/ Principal Scientist, Immunology and Pharmacology

  • Bedford, MA (15 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (15 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 3 days ago

The Role: Title: Senior/Principal Scientist, Immunology and Pharmacology Job summary: The PharmaEssentia Innovation Research Center is building a world-class new drug discovery team in Boston area....

Oligonucleotide Conjugation Principal Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Site Name: USA - Massachusetts - Cambridge Posted Date: Jul 9 2025 The successful candidate will help to establish pre-clinical capabilities within GSK's new oligo synthesis and conjugation lab....

Principal Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Principal Scientist What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world....

FAST Labs Principal Scientist - Misson Applications and Modeling

  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 6 days ago

As a Senior or Principal Scientist in this role, you will be responsible for: Co-lead new business pursuits, proposals, and initiatives with objective of growing into Principal Investigator role on...

Principal Scientist, Peptides

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Provide critical scientific and strategic leadership for peptide projects, focusing on the development of scalable synthetic routes, robust purification processes, comprehensive analytical...

FAST Labs Principal Scientist Misson Applications and Modeling

  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 6 days ago

As a Senior or Principal Scientist in this role, you will be responsible for: Co-lead new business pursuits, proposals, and initiatives with objective of growing into Principal Investigator role on...

Principal Scientist, Protein Design and Informatics

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 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, in...

Associate Principal Scientist Biologics AI Innovation

  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 7 days ago

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Principal Scientist to drive Biologics AI innovation at AstraZenecas US R&D centers in Waltham, MA or Gaithersburg, MD....

Senior Principal Scientist, Discovery Biotherapeutics, Selection Technologies

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Harvard, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Senior Principal Scientist, Discovery Biotherapeutics, Selection Technologies Summary The Discovery Biotherapeutics team is dedicated to the discovery and advancement of novel biotherapeutic candidates...

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Harvard, MA 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 Harvard, MA
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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