Principal Scientist Jobs in Lexington, 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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Associate Principal Scientist Pharmacology (Clinical) - Cell Therapy

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Position Summary: The Clinical Pharmacologist is a scientific role that works with the project team to create clinical pharmacology development plans providing a clear strategy towards the right...

Principal Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview This Principal Scientist is responsible for aiding future growth for Waters Mass Spectrometry products, at the heart of Boston's scientific community in our Cambridge Immerse Lab....

Principal Scientist or Associate Director, Preclinical and Translational PK/PD Modeling

  • Watertown, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Who we are: Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the...

Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine OMNI (Obesity)

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist Lab Group Head to spearhead translational research in obesity and associated co-morbidities within TM-OMNI....

Principal Scientist Quantitative Systems

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Principal Scientist Quantitative Systems Location: Waltham, MA About the Job Are you ready to shape the future of medicine?...

Principal Scientist of Genomic Medicine

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Essential Skills/Experience: PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cardiovascular Biology, or a related field....

Laboratory Manager NEW

  • Woburn, MA (3 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (3 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days 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, Chemistry

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the development of novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high unmet patient needs. The Company has a proven...

Principal Scientist, Translational Computational Biology - Neuroscience

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Associate Principal Scientist Pharmacology (Clinical)

  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (10 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary: The Clinical Pharmacologist is a scientific role that works with the project team to create clinical pharmacology development plans providing a clear strategy towards the right...

Principal Scientist, Manufacturing Technology

  • Devens, MA (20 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Devens, MA (20 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days 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 (20 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Devens, MA (20 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 3 days 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 (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 6 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 (4 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (4 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 7 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....

Principal Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (6 miles from Lexington, MA)
  • 8 days ago

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

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Lexington, MA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.1%
Master's Degree
22.5%
Associate's Degree
0.6%
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 Lexington, 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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