Principal Scientist Jobs in Piscataway, 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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Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) Regulatory Affairs

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • moments ago

Job Description GRACS CMC Associate Principal Scientist, CMC, R4 Pharm Pre-approval Reporting to the Sr Director/Director/Principal Scientist/Sr Principal Scientist in Pre-approval Pharmaceutical CMC...

Principal Scientist, (Sr. Director) Health Economics

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Under the direction of a HEDS Executive Director, the Senior Principal Scientist, Health Economics leads a team of health economists and outcomes researchers to develop health economic models and conduct...

Senior Principal/Principal Scientist (Piscataway, NJ, US)

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a highly qualified Principal Scientist or Senior Principal Scientist of Biomedical Imaging to join the Global Devices Research and Innovation team....

Principal Scientist, Biostatistics

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Position Description This position is for a principal scientist in biostatistics....

Principal Scientist, Translational Computational Biology - Neuroscience

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Development, Pancreatic Cancer Disease Lead

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 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, Clinical Research, Neuroscience

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Our Clinical and Pharmacovigilance teams manage studies to provide the safety and efficacy data required for regulatory approval of potential new drugs, vaccines and new...

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, GI cancer

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description The Director (Principal Scientist) has primary responsibility for the planning and directing of clinical research activities involving new or marketed Oncology medicines....

Senior Principal/Principal Scientist

  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a highly qualified **Principal Scientist** or Senior Principal Scientist of Biomedical Imaging to join the Global Devices Research and Innovation team....

Principal Scientist, Occupational Toxicology & Product Quality

  • Raritan, NJ (9 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (9 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Learn more at **We are searching for the best talent for a** **Principal Scientist, Occupational Toxicology & Product Quality** **to be located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; or Spring House, PA.**...

Senior Chemist, Development (Fragrances)

  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day. Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company's DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the...

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Principal Scientist, Downstream Biologics Process R&D

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

BPR D Downstream Principal Scientist Job Description: Our Scientists are our Inventors....

Associate Principal Scientist (Associate Director) - Outcomes Research (Lung)

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

**Job Description:** This position resides within our company's Value and Implementation (V&I), Outcomes Research organization, which is responsible for real-world evidence generation and outcomes...

Senior Principal Scientist, Development DMPK

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Job Requisition: Senior Principal Scientist, Development DMPK Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those arent words that are usually associated with a job....

Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine, Immunology

  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (10 miles from Piscataway, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

**Senior Principal Scientist Translational Medicine, Immunology** Translational Medicine in our Research & Development Division is responsible for planning and management of an important inflection...

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Piscataway, NJ 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 Piscataway, 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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