Principal Scientist Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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 Scientist (Director) - Regulatory Affairs-CMC

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

**Director, Combination Product Regulatory CMC - (R5)** This Principal Scientist position is equivalent to a Director position....

Senior Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine, Immunology

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 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...

Associate Principal Scientist Statistical Programming

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

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our Company's renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with...

Laboratory Manager - Abdus-Saboor Lab

  • New York City, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

The lab of Dr. Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Columbia University is seeking a Lab Manager to lead day-to-day operations. Since opening in 2018, the Abdus-Saboor lab has...

Laboratory Manager - Abdus-Saboor Lab

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Primary Work Address: 100 Haven Avenue, New York, NY, 10032 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account. The lab of Dr. Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at...

Associate Principal Scientist, Preclinical Dev.

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

Our team is looking for a candidate for the position of Associate Principal Scientist (R4) supporting the Biologics Development team within BDB....

Senior Chemist II, Skincare Development, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty Division, L'Oreal Research & Innovation

  • Clark, NJ (17 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (17 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Scope: This position is responsible for driving product development activities for the Skinbetter Science brand within LOreal Dermatological Beauty. The role involves managing new skincare...

Laboratory Manager - Site based Rahway, NJ

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Laboratory Manager Location: Rahway, New Jersey Department: Sample Management Reports To: Group Leader, Sample Management U.S. Operations About Us: this is who we are At Evotec, we...

Associate Principal Scientist/Associate Director , Regulatory Affairs - Compliance

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description This position will be part of the Device Quality & Regulatory Team within Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS). The primary responsibility for this position is to...

Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Prostate Cancer

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

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

Senior Scientist, Chemistry

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Required Qualifications: MS in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related discipline...

Associate Principal Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Chemistry

  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

and extensive hands-on experience with common analytical techniques such as Ultrahigh/High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC/HPLC), Gas Chromatography, Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) spectroscopy...

Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D (Microbiologist) - Onsite

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

Job Description The Analytical Research and Development Microbiology group has an opening for an Associate Principal Scientist - Microbiologist....

Associate Principal Scientist, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) - Biosimilars

  • Jersey City, NJ (5 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (5 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Fields of study includePharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering,Biology,Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistrywith at least seven years of relevant experience including biological...

Principal Chemist, Skincare Scientific Valorization, L'Oreal Research & Innovation

  • Clark, NJ (17 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (17 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Principal Chemist, Skincare Scientific Valorization,L'Oreal Research & Innovation - Clark, New Jersey, United States Hello, wereLOreal, We're not justbuilding brands, we're shaping how the world...

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Salary for Principal Scientist Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Brooklyn, NY offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
48.0%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Master's Degree
22.4%
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 Brooklyn, NY
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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