Top 48 Principal scientist Jobs in Paramus, Nj

Principal Scientist - Formulation
PDI —Woodcliff Lake, NJ
- $150,000 - $165,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Principal Applied Scientist
Siemens —New York, NY
- $197,268 - $267,036 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Communication skills
Principal Scientist, Head of Protein Biochemistry, Viral Vaccines
Pfizer —Pearl River, NY
- $106,000 - $176,600 a year
- Online Application
- Supervising experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Principal, Medical Affairs (Principal Scientist)
BD —Franklin Lakes, NJ
- $135,500 - $216,800 a year
- Nursing
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Associate Principal Scientist – Coffee Partnership Product Development
PepsiCo —Valhalla, NY
- $93,500 - $156,450 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
R&D Associate Principal Scientist - Natural Sweetener
PepsiCo —Valhalla, NY
- $93,500 - $156,450 a year
- Doctor of Philosophy
- US work authorization
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Associate Principal Scientist, Microbiology Testing, EM/Utilities Monitoring Program – Onsite/First Shift
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Manager/Principal Scientist Research & Development - Polymer Formulation Devices
Cresilon, Inc. —Brooklyn, NY
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Principal Scientist, Regulatory CMC
ImmunityBio —Summit, NJ
- $170,000 - $187,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Doctoral degree
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Principal Investigator/Research Scientist – iPSC and Organoid Modeling
Tisch MS Research Center of New York —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Communication skills
Flavorist - Principal Scientist
PepsiCo —Valhalla, NY
- $110,700 - $185,250 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Associate Principal Scientist, Analytical R&D
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Principal Scientist, Long-Acting Injectable Sterile Product Development
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $173,200 - $272,600 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Immunology
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $282,200 - $444,200 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- 3 years
- Business development
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Principal Scientist- Search
Thomson Reuters —New York, NY
- $212,100 - $393,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Office
- Databases
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Senior/Principal Machine Learning Scientist, Structure and Simulation (AI for Drug Discovery)
Genentech —New York, NY
- $147,800 - $320,200 a year
- Online Application
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
Principal Investigator/Research Scientist
Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center Of New York Inc —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Neurology
- Senior level
Associate Principal Scientist, Engineering Crystallization Laboratory (Onsite)
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Associate Principal Scientist Engineer, Drug and Device Combination Products (Onsite)
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
5d
Associate Principal, Indirect Treatment Comparison (ITC), Evidence Synthesis
IQVIA —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $125,800 - $350,300 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- English
- Analysis skills
- Work from home
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Principal Scientist - Formulation

PDI -
Woodcliff Lake, NJ

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Job Details

Part-time
$150,000 - $165,000 a year

Benefits

Profit sharing
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Flextime
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Prescription drug insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Research design
Laboratory experiment design
EPA
Developing new product formulations
Design of experiments
Testing and evaluation
Research project design
Market research
Bachelor's degree
Materials analysis (analytical chemistry specialty)
Physical analysis
Research & development
Patent application

Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

PDI’s Discovery & Innovation team builds the future pipeline of differentiated technologies, platforms, and solutions that drive long-term growth and market leadership. The team focuses on early-stage research, materials and formulation innovation, rapid feasibility, and external collaboration to turn what’s next into what’s real.

The Principal Scientist role is a hands-on creator and technical catalyst within this upstream innovation engine. Reporting to the Director, Discovery & Innovation, this role explores novel chemistries, materials, formats, and surface-chemical interactions, translating them into testable concepts, prototypes, and learning plans that can progress into the R&D pipeline.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, challenges conventional thinking, and brings both imagination and scientific rigor to early-stage work. Success is defined by clear, on-time deliverables that enable stage-gate decisions and downstream development.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

Build what’s next: turn emerging packaging technologies into real prototypes and proof points
Own your work end-to-end: drive innovation workstreams with clear deliverables and timelines
Shape future platforms: influence strategy, prove feasibility, and enable scale-up
Gain real visibility: present concepts and insights to senior leaders and cross-functional partners

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Innovation Leadership: Lead new formulation innovations by developing and advancing early-stage concepts that support PDI's future platforms and strategic priorities.
Market Insights: Combine technical expertise with consumer insights and market signals into actionable designs and solutions, using strong commercial and technical judgement.
External Partnerships: Engage with suppliers, startups, and academic institutions to leverage external innovation, exploring novel chemistries and technologies that can enhance PDI’s current and future products.
Portfolio Management: Manage a balanced portfolio of opportunities across various time horizons, ensuring alignment with the Discovery & Innovation roadmap and maximizing long-term value.
Project Ownership and Execution: Assume full ownership of assigned innovation workstreams, managing project scope, timelines, and execution with a commitment to high-quality standards and successful handoffs to Product Development.
Rapid Prototyping and Experimentation: Design, build, and test prototypes through rapid iteration, allowing for swift learning and informed go/no-go decisions to evaluate scalability and feasibility.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Discovery & Innovation scientists and engineers to seamlessly integrate packaging into early research, ensuring cohesive development workflows.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify and address technical, material, and regulatory risks early in the process, developing mitigation strategies to facilitate smooth downstream development.
Decision Support and Communication: Synthesize findings into comprehensive technical narratives that support portfolio decisions and effectively communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Delivery of clear, decision-ready outputs (concepts, prototypes, and recommendations)
Speed to learning and execution discipline
Quality and actionability of feasibility assessments and technical insights
Advancement of concepts into the innovation pipeline Reliability in commitments, meets deadlines, communicates risks early, and drives results to closure
Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration and handoffs
Impact of external partnerships and technology scouting

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline from an accredited program
Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Chemistry, formulation science, physical characterization and chemical compatibility expertise
Early-stage research and feasibility assessments
Understanding of chemical and formulation considerations in both EPA and FDA regulated products
Familiarity with disinfection chemistries, emerging materials and sustainability trends are a plus

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

8-10 years in analytical chemistry, formulation science, or innovation-focused R&D
Experience in early-stage research or feasibility work
Experience contributing to intellectual property development through patents and trade secrets
Experience in regulated environments (FDA, EPA, medical device, pharma, or consumer healthcare)
Experience with experimental design, testing, and concept evaluation

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Apply knowledge and critical thinking to solve ambiguous, early-stage problems
Translate insights into differentiated concepts and clear recommendations
Design and execute experiments to assess feasibility and risk
Synthesize technical findings into clear, decision-ready outputs
Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Build strong partnerships internally and externally
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Stay current on emerging technologies and innovation trends
Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to accelerate research and development

WORKING CONDITIONS

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

SALARY RANGE:

$150,000 - $165,000 annually plus bonus

BENEFITS

PDI is pleased to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits for our associates, which includes:

Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental
Vision
401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing
Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short & long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Advocacy Program

PDI also offers many voluntary benefits such as: Legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance and employee discounts.

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide associates with paid time off programs including: sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave, and depending on the position we also offer summer hours and flex place/flex time options.

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Principal Scientist - Formulation

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Principal Scientist- Search

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