Top 577 Senior principal scientist Jobs in Acton, Ma

Sr. Development Chef
The Artisan Chef Mfg Co. —Lawrence, MA
- $50.00 - $57.69 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 8 years
- Travel
- Budgeting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Contract Scientist/Sr. Scientist – Analytical Development (Cell Therapy)
Commonwealth Sciences —Waltham, MA
- Contract
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
Senior Director / Director Clinical Development, Oncology
BioNTech AG —Cambridge, MA
- $168,100 - $318,300 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Medicine
- Mentoring
Senior Research Scientist –Flammability and Fire Dynamics
FM —Norwood, MA
- $121,000 - $173,000 a year
- Full-time
- Math
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
Pathology Senior Principal Research Scientist
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
- $180,000 - $270,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- 1 year
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
AIRx, Sr. Director, Nonclinical Safety Lead
Takeda Pharmaceutical —Boston, MA
- $212,000 - $333,190 a year
- Call employer
- Hybrid work
- 11+ years
- Business development
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Director, Immunology and Translation
CSL Behring —Waltham, MA
- $302,000 - $350,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Medicine
- 11+ years
- Office
Sr. Manager, R&D
Getinge —Boston, MA
- $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Travel
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Senior Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance – Development
Klein Hersh International —Boston, MA
- Email
- Medicine
- 5 years
- Contracts
Senior Director, AIRx Medicinal Chemistry
Takeda Pharmaceutical —Boston, MA
- $212,000 - $333,190 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- 11+ years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal Clinical Trial Manager
TransMedics, Inc. —Andover, MA
- $137,100 - $193,700 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Master's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Aseptic Control Principal Scientist, MSAT
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
- $145,500 - $218,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Senior level
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
Sr. R&D Food Scientist
Home Market Foods —Norwood, MA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Principal Scientist, Translational Science Immunology
CSL Behring —Waltham, MA
- $145,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
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Principal Scientist, Separation Methods Expert, Analytical Science and Technology (AS&T), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Boston)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
- $138,400 - $207,600 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Loan repayment program
- Dental insurance
Senior Manager, Clinical Study Quality Lead (Hybrid)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
- $137,800 - $206,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
Research Senior Scientific Director, Head of Hit ID and Sample Management (Automation)
Takeda Pharmaceutical —Boston, MA
- $212,000 - $333,190 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Presentation skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Analytics CoE Senior Manager
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
- $144,000 - $216,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Senior level
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
14d
Analytical Development Principal Scientist
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
- $140,800 - $211,200 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
5d
Analytical Principal Research Scientist
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
- $140,800 - $211,200 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance

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Sr. Development Chef

The Artisan Chef Mfg Co.
Lawrence, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50.00 - $57.69 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
New product introduction engineering projects
Product development project management
Food safety management
Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry
Developing new product formulations
Food processing
Food processing plant experience
Safety regulations
Chemical scale-up projects
Cost analysis
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Food & beverage production
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Project budget management
Scalability
Product strategy
Budgeting
Productivity software
Quality control experience within food and beverage industry
Manufacturing company experience
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Annual Bonus: 15% (Objectives to be defined by Manager)

Position Summary The Sr. Development Chef leads the development, testing, scale-up, and commercialization of innovative meal solutions and other Artisan Chef Manufacturing Co. capabilities. This role provides senior culinary and technical leadership, translating customer needs and market opportunities into high-quality, scalable, cost-effective food products while partnering cross-functionally to support business growth.

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Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

· Lead the development of new recipes and meal solutions aligned with customer needs, market insights, and company growth priorities

· Own innovation projects from concept through commercialization, including timelines, technical milestones, and risk mitigation

· Plan and lead product trials, validations, plant scale-ups, and commercialization runs in manufacturing environments

· Lead continuous improvement of existing products to enhance quality, consistency, cost, yield, and performance

Technical Execution

· Lead advanced product testing, sensory evaluation, analysis, and troubleshooting across development and production stages

· Ensure accurate, complete documentation of formulations, processes, specifications, trial results, and commercialization learnings

· Resolve complex formulation, processing, ingredient, and production challenges using strong technical judgment

· Use analytical tools, data, and structured experimentation to guide product decisions and validate solutions

· Develop products against defined cost targets while supporting customer pricing expectations and margin requirements

Quality & Compliance

· Partner proactively with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet food safety, regulatory, labeling, and customer standards

· Lead technical input for ingredient approvals, supplier evaluations, and new item setup with Purchasing and QA

· Maintain and reinforce compliance with food manufacturing regulations, internal standards, and commercialization procedures

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support

· Serve as a senior technical partner to Marketing, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to deliver customer-focused solutions

· Guide and support R&D team members across a broader portfolio of development projects, including bread, stuffed breads, pizza, sauces, and pasta

· Lead customer presentations, product demonstrations, innovation reviews, and plant trials as needed

· Build and advance a pipeline of innovative, manufacturable products that support company growth

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Qualifications & Skills

· 8-12+ years of progressive experience in food product development, culinary innovation, or technical services within food manufacturing

· Advanced knowledge of food formulation, processing, scale-up, commercialization, and manufacturing constraints

· Demonstrated experience leading stage-gate or structured product development processes from concept to launch

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, product documentation systems, and development tools used to manage formulas, costs, and specifications

· Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and customer approval processes

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Core Competencies

· Advanced technical problem-solving, analytical thinking, and sound decision-making skills

· Ability to prioritize and lead multiple complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

· Strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with customers, and with external partners

· High level of ownership, follow-through, organization, and attention to detail

· Ability to lead through ambiguity, align stakeholders, and drive projects to measurable results

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Additional Requirements

· Experience collaborating with external partners, including vendors, suppliers, co-manufacturers, or research institutions, is preferred

· Budget awareness and ability to manage development work within cost, timeline, and resource expectations

· Ability to work occasional weekends as business needs require

· Willingness to travel uup to 25-35%

Pay: $50.00 - $57.69 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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senior principal scientist jobs in acton, ma

Sr. Development Chef

Contract Scientist/Sr. Scientist – Analytical Development (Cell Therapy)

Senior Director / Director Clinical Development, Oncology

Senior Research Scientist –Flammability and Fire Dynamics

Pathology Senior Principal Research Scientist

AIRx, Sr. Director, Nonclinical Safety Lead

Senior Director, Immunology and Translation

Sr. Manager, R&D

Senior Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance – Development

Senior Director, AIRx Medicinal Chemistry

Principal Clinical Trial Manager

Aseptic Control Principal Scientist, MSAT

Sr. R&D Food Scientist

Principal Scientist, Translational Science Immunology

Principal Scientist, Separation Methods Expert, Analytical Science and Technology (AS&T), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Boston)

Senior Manager, Clinical Study Quality Lead (Hybrid)

Research Senior Scientific Director, Head of Hit ID and Sample Management (Automation)

Analytics CoE Senior Manager

Analytical Development Principal Scientist

Analytical Principal Research Scientist

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