Top 216 Senior scientist Jobs in New Jersey

Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences - Princeton, NJ
dsm-firmenich —Princeton, NJ
- Online Application
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Senior Director, Analytical Development
Rocket Pharmaceuticals —Cranbury, NJ
- $220,000 - $330,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Research Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Montclair, NJ
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Senior R&D Associate
Experis —Montvale, NJ
- $70 - $75 an hour
- Contract
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Research Associate
Genmab —Princeton, NJ
- $81,600 - $122,400 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Senior Associate Scientist I, Quality Control
WuXi Biologics —Cranbury, NJ
- $60,000 - $960,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Senior Scientist
Avantor —Bridgewater, NJ
- $107,500 - $173,075 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Innovation Scientist
Chobani —North Brunswick, NJ
- $94,000 - $147,950 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Scientist
Primera Analytical Solutions —Cranbury, NJ
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Senior Research Chef & Food Scientist
International Flavors & Fragrances —South Brunswick Township, NJ
- $97,916 - $139,880 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Scientist, R&D - Assay Development
Hims & Hers —South Plainfield, NJ
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Senior Flavor Applications Scientist
Chobani —North Brunswick, NJ
- $94,000 - $147,950 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Scientist – BioAnalytical Development
Primera Analytical Solutions —Cranbury, NJ
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 1 year
Senior Chemist
Isolatek —Stanhope, NJ
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Math
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Scientist: Genomics
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Lawrenceville, NJ
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Senior Scientist I
WuXi AppTec —Cranbury, NJ
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- 3 years
Senior Scientist, Biostatistics
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $117,000 - $184,200 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
11d
Senior Scientist
Evotec —Princeton, NJ
- $80,750 - $109,250 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Senior Food Scientist (On-Site Passaic County, NJ)
LDK Talent Solutions —Clifton, NJ
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Master's degree
- In-person
- Senior level
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Principal / Senior Principal Scientist - Spectroscopy
Colgate-Palmolive —Piscataway, NJ
- $124,000 - $180,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- AI
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave

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Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences - Princeton, NJ

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Job Details

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Chemist team management
Collaborative research
Managing laboratory teams
Materials analysis (analytical chemistry specialty)
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Laboratory staff supervision
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Research and development project management
Research & development

Full Job Description

Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences – Princeton, NJ

Location: Princeton, NJ, US

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our Analytical Sciences team within Science & Research in Princeton, NJ. In this role, you will lead a small team of analytical chemists and play a key role in multidisciplinary innovation programs, delivering critical analytical insights that enable the development of impactful fragrance, taste, health, and nutrition solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytical methods for the characterization and performance evaluation of a diverse range of materials relevant to perfumery, taste and nutrition applications
Contribute to a variety of innovation programs, as analytical lead or project manager, and generate relevant insights for the development of science-based solutions
Build and manage strategic scientific relationships with internal and external research and business partners
Communicate project results and analytical insights to stakeholders and document findings in internal reports and, where relevant, external publications
Leverage your technical expertise and scientific network to explore new technologies and propose expansion of Analytical Sciences capabilities
Manage a small team of one to two analytical chemists, including resource planning, performance review, individual development, and coaching

We Bring:

Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet
Customer First approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
A vibrant, creative atmosphere where innovation is celebrated
Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards

You Bring:

PhD in Analytical Chemistry or closely related field with at least 5 years of experience, or Master’s in Science with at least 10 years of experience
3+ years of people management experience in a Research & Development laboratory setting
Expertise in volatile and non-volatile analysis using a wide range of techniques including but not limited to GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS
A curious approach to problem-solving, fueling innovation by seeking new solutions and perspectives
Ability to lead and manage projects/teams of significant scope and complexity, while meeting all deliverables and timelines
Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset with excellent communication skills, networking and influencing abilities

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $140,000-$160,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by June 30, 2026.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

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