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A Principal Scientist conducts quantitative and qualitative research to improve current products. Their role is to coordinate with other department leads to produce effective business solutions and provide updates to project managers. Their responsibilities are to perform research to meet the objectives of the organization, make planning and scheduling deadlines, mentor other researchers, conduct scientific investigation in the laboratory, maintain a clean lab, inform on accidents and injuries to management, maintain environmental awareness, manage all traits of laboratory operations, and manage, mentor, coach and evaluate scientific staff.

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Avg Pay: $153K
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Avg Pay: $174K
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  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Chemistry
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,847Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Chemistry
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    Avg. Duration:39 monthsAvg. Fees:$41,185Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Organic Chemistry of Natural Products
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    Avg. Duration:12 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,100Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Molecular Biology
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    Avg. Duration:60 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,588Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Physics
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    Avg. Duration:34 monthsAvg. Fees:$38,413Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Principal Scientist and Other Important Info

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4.7 years
$164K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
4.73 years
Senior
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
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