Principal Scientist Jobs in Port Washington, 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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Preclinical Principal Scientist, Research & Development

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 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 Scientist, Machine Learning Drug Discovery

  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Scientist level Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Biology, Physics, or related disciplines, ideally with 5+ years of industry research experience, or MS degree...

Laboratory Manager

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Laboratory Manager Title: Laboratory Manager Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: PGD Lab Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $86,000.00...

Laboratory Manager - Abdus-Saboor Lab

  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York City, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 9 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 (13 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (13 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 9 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, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) - Biosimilars

  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 17 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 Scientist, Vaccine Technology

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 18 days ago

We are seeking a Principal Scientist who is an experienced immuno-oncology researcher to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary Vaccine Immune Cell team in Vaccine Technology.The successful candidate will...

Sr Principal Scientist - Imaging

  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 19 days ago

The Senior Principal Scientist is responsible for spearheading the imaging biomarker strategy and implementation across cardiovascular and metabolic indications in early- and late-phase clinical trials...

Laboratory Manager - Core Lab

  • Greenwich, CT (14 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (14 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,...

Senior Chemist II

  • Elmwood Park, NJ (22 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ (22 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 29 days ago

Grant Industries, Inc.Senior Chemist IIJob Description:Senior Chemist II positions offered by Grand Industries, Inc. (Elmwood Park, New Jersey). Work with Product Development, Formulation Team,...

Principal Scientist - Cancer Vaccines

  • Leonia, NJ (15 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Leonia, NJ (15 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 29 days ago

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

R&D Manager/Principal Scientist - Polymer Formulation

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

The R&D Formulation Manager/Principal Scientist is expected to be a subject matter expert in areas including polymer material science, formulation strategies, analytical chemistry, and biomaterial interactions...

Principal Scientist- Infectious Disease

  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and innovative Principal Scientist to lead the development of antiviral immunological therapies....

Principal Scientist, Velocigene- Design & Molecular Biology

  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Principal Scientist, a typical day might include the following: Work with VelociGene and Regeneron colleagues to develop, implement, and innovate on molecular biology techniques, focusing on long-read...

Principal Scientist

  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tarrytown, NY (18 miles from Port Washington, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Scientist within the Formulation Development Group (FDG) of Regeneron Pharmaceutical Inc. at Tarrytown, NY....

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Port Washington, NY offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
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 Port Washington, 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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