Principal Scientist Jobs in Secaucus, 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 (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, 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 (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, 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...

Principal Scientist

  • Laurelton, NY (18 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Laurelton, NY (18 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Lead the development of robust analytical methods for Assay, Dissolution, Related Substances, and Nitrosamine Impurities techniques, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography...

Principal Scientist, Biostatistics

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

3D Imaging Laboratory Manager

  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**Department Of Radiology**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**9 AM-5 PM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**7 HOURS**Pay...

3D Imaging Laboratory Manager

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Department Of Radiology Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7 HOURS Pay Range:...

Principal Scientist - Cancer Vaccines

  • Fort Lee, NJ (6 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (6 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring a Principal Scientist with a deep background in peptide-based vaccine development, cancer immunology and immuno-oncology....

Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Neuroscience

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, 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 (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, 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....

Principal Scientist

  • Tarrytown, NY (23 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (23 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Principal Scientist Job Description The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to developing functional assays on primary immune cells and tumor cells to assess combinatory therapeutics...

Laboratory Manager - Full Time Days

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Where Amazing Works: Clinical Lab Science Saves Lives NYP/Allen Hospital Laboratory Manager - Full Time Days Amazing Things Are Happening at NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital - caring for 70,000...

Preclinical Principal Scientist, Research & Development

  • Brooklyn, NY (6 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (6 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

The Preclinical Principal Scientist will serve as a key scientific contributor, subject matter expert (SME) and Project Manager in the execution of Cresilon's Preclinical Research Operations, including...

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Senior/Principal Machine Learning Scientist, AI for Drug Discovery (Structure, Scoring, and Simulation)

  • New York City, NY (5 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York City, NY (5 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Intense curiosity about the biology of disease and the biophysics of molecular recognition Relocation benefits are available for this job posting The expected salary range for the Principal Scientist...

Senior Chemist, Development (Fragrances)

  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Secaucus, 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 (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Secaucus, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

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

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Secaucus, 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 Secaucus, 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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