Principal Scientist Jobs in Bellevue, WA

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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Laboratory Manager

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Laboratory Manager - Seattle, WA, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pay range: $104,550 - $187,800 / year Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training,...

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Senior Principal Scientist, Drug Product Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT), Cell Therapy

  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 6 days ago

R1602888 : Senior Principal Scientist, Drug Product Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT), Cell Therapy...

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Principal Scientist - Agentic Product

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 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 - Cell Therapy Translational Research

  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 12 days ago

R1602689 : Principal Scientist - Cell Therapy Translational Research...

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Principal Scientist, Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT), Cell Therapy

  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 13 days ago

R1602662 : Principal Scientist, Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT), Cell Therapy...

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Principal Scientist (M.D. or D.O.)

  • Exponent
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 17 days ago

Principal Scientist (M.D. or D.O.) Exponent - Bellevue, WA Posted: 5/15/2026 - Expires: 8/13/2026 Job ID: 293418554 Job Description Principal Scientist (M.D. or D.O.)...

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Principal Scientist, Generation Data Architect (Image & Video & Audio)

  • Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 18 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Principal Scientist (P60) to shape the data strategy behind Adobe Firefly's multimodal foundation models (image, video, audio)....

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Principal Scientist

  • Siemens
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Principal Scientist, you will set the scientific direction and advance stateoftheart methods that power intelligent, interactive systems operating in real industrial environments....

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Principal Scientist, Secure Work Enablement

  • Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

With an accomplished team of 650+ technologists and multiple tier-1 services, we're seeking a Senior Principal Scientist to spearhead our AI research and development initiatives....

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Principal Scientist, AI Protein Sciences (Discovery Platforms & Automation)

  • SystImmune
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

SystImmune is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the design, implementation, and ownership of a next-generation automated protein sciences platform supporting biologics discovery....

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Principal Scientist, CDx IHC Development

  • SystImmune
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications PhD in Pathology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related life science field 812+ years of industry experience in CDx, IVD, or biomarker assay development Proven experience leading...

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Principal Scientist, Bioreactor Process Design

  • Evotec
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redmond, WA (6 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Serve as a cell culture and bioreactor process Subject Matter Expert (SME) for large-scale GMP manufacturing process scale up....

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Principal Scientist, Purification Process Development

  • Immunome Inc
  • Bothell, WA (9 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bothell, WA (9 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Company Overview Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio...

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Principal Scientist, AWS Developer Agents and Experiences (DAE)

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA (5 miles from Bellevue, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

AWS Agentic AI is seeking a world-class Science leader with deep expertise in deep learning to help build industry-leading Agentic AI solutions spanning models, systems, and applications. Building...

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Category Theory for Scientists
The goal of this class is to prove that category theory is a powerful language for understanding and formalizing common scientific models. The power of the language will be tested by its ability...

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Salary for Principal Scientist Jobs in Bellevue, WA

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Bellevue, WA 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 Bellevue, WA
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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