Principal Scientist Jobs in Englewood, NJ

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, Medical Affairs (Principal Scientist)

  • Becton Dickinson & Company
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ (14 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ (14 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

ASCP MLS certification (or equivalent), or advanced training or board certification in clinical chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, or other specialized clinical laboratory disciplines; relevant...

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Principal Scientist - Formulation

  • PDI
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (10 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (10 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Principal Scientist role is a hands-on creator and technical catalyst within this upstream innovation engine....

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Principal Scientist, Head of Protein Biochemistry, Viral Vaccines

  • Pfizer
  • Pearl River, NY (12 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pearl River, NY (12 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Operating within a highly matrixed environment, you will collaborate closely with immunology, virology, and assay development teams to drive early-stage vaccine research through to clinical development...

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Principal Scientist - Agentic Product

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

As a Principal Scientist (Engineering), Agentic Product, you will be a key technical leader for Adobe's up-and-coming AI-native experience that brings generative models, creative intelligence, and decades...

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Principal Scientist - RGM Chemistry

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Hawthorne, NY (16 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (16 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for a visionary Principal Scientist RGM Chemistry to lead the discovery, development, and optimization of antibody-oligonucleotide conjugation technologies that power next-generation...

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Principal Scientist, Precision Medicine Strategy Lead (Clinical Biomarkers)

  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Tarrytown, NY (14 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (14 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Drive fit-for-purpose assay development and validation with internal labs and CROs, balancing scientific rigor, cost, and timelines....

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Principal Scientist II

  • Danaher
  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Principal Scientist II, Pall R&D, Cortland NY Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?...

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Principal Scientist, Computational Biology, External Collaborations

  • Immunai
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

About the role: As a Principal Scientist - Computational Biologist at Immunai, you will be working in a fast-paced, external-facing research team to implement creative, state-of-the-art computational...

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Laboratory Manager Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology - Full-Time - Days

  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Location New York, New York Shift: Day (United States of America) Description: Take Pride In Your Career: Clinical Laboratory Scientists Are Where Amazing Works Laboratory Manager Cytogenetics and...

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Principal Scientist, Clinical Outcomes

  • John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
  • Hoboken, NJ (10 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (10 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Salary Range: 53,000 GBP to 75,867 GBP#LI-JG2 Job Posting Title: Principal Scientist, Clinical Outcomes Location: Oxford, GBR...

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Principal Scientist

  • Siemens
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Principal Scientist Siemens - 4.0 New York, NY Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Machine learning Model deployment Distributed systems Scalability Model training AI Cross-functional...

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Associate Principal Scientist Coffee Partnership Product Development

  • PepsiCo
  • Valhalla, NY (16 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (16 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Overview Role: As an Associate Principal Scientist on the North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), you will have the unique opportunity to be a member of the partnership between two market leaders...

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Principal Scientist - Cancer Early Detection

  • InVitro Cell Research, LLC
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 25 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 25 days ago

We're hiring a Principal Scientist to lead our Cancer Early Detection Team....

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Associate Principal Scientist North American Coffee Partnership Product Development Team Band: L9

  • PepsiCo
  • Valhalla, NY (16 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (16 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Overview Role: As an Associate Principal Scientist on the North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), you will have the unique opportunity to be a member of the partnership between two market leaders...

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Principal Scientist, R&D Innovation

  • Kenvue
  • Summit, NJ (23 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (23 miles from Englewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

Principal Scientist, R D Innovation Kenvue - 3.1 Summit, NJ Job Details $127,075 - $179,400 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Qualifications Research design Scientific publications Experimental...

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Salary for Principal Scientist Jobs in Englewood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Englewood, NJ offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.7%
Bachelor's Degree
28.2%
Master's Degree
22.6%
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 Englewood, NJ
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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