Principal Scientist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Principal/Sr Principal Scientist - Applied Genetics

  • GSK
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 10 hours ago

Find out more: Our approach to R&D Position Summary We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Principal Scientist/Senior Principal Scientist in Applied Genetics within...

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Laboratory Manager I

  • University Of Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 hours ago

The Department of Bioengineering and the Translational Imaging Laboratory is seeking a laboratory manager to manage a lab of 5+ individuals. The responsibilities of this position include...

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Principal Scientist (Director) Outcomes Research Cardiometabolic

  • Merck Sharp Dohme
  • North Wales, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 16 hours ago

Under the guidance of the Executive Director/Associate VP, Value & Implementation (V&I) Outcomes Research, the incumbent has the primary responsibilities for developing the integrated evidence...

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Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programmer Oncology (Hybrid)

  • Merck Sharp Dohme
  • North Wales, PA
  • 16 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 16 hours ago

In BARDS (Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences), a distinguished department within our renowned Research and Development division, quantitative scientists, in partnership with other...

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Analytical Laboratory Manager

  • Alcoa Corp
  • New Kensington, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Kensington, PA
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will be the integral leader of the Analytical Chemistry team who supports all R&D projects and production teams at ATC and our Partners....

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Assoc Principal Scientist, Vaccine Drug Product Development

  • Merck Company
  • West Point, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Point, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Vaccine Drug Product Development, a part of our company's Research Laboratories, is seeking an Assoc Principal Scientist to join our department in West Point, PA....

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Principal Scientist (Director) Outcomes Research Cardiometabolic

  • Merck Company
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Under the guidance of the Executive Director/Associate VP, Value & Implementation (V&I) Outcomes Research, the incumbent has the primary responsibilities for developing the...

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Principal Scientist, Vaccine Drug Product Development

  • Merck Company
  • West Point, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Point, PA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Vaccine Drug Product Development, a part of our company's Research Laboratories, is seeking a Principal Scientist to join our department in West Point, PA....

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Principal Scientist, Microbiologist

  • GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • Marietta, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Marietta, PA
  • 2 days ago

Principal Scientist, Microbiology This position will initially be located at the GSK's Upper Merion site in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania from 2025 to 2027/2028, and will permanently move to Marietta,...

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Principal Scientist, Drug Product Steriles Primary Packaging

  • GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
  • PA
  • 2 days ago
  • PA
  • 2 days ago

Principal Scientist, Drug Product Steriles Primary Packaging Onsite role located at Upper Providence, PA At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion...

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Principal Scientist, Material Characterization

  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • PA
  • 2 days ago
  • PA
  • 2 days ago

Principal Scientist, Material Characterization 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Upper Providence, PA Principal Scientist, Material Characterization Onsite role based in Upper Providence, PA At GSK, we have bold...

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Principal Scientist, Applied and Translational Omics

  • GSK
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence, UK - Hertfordshire - Stevenage Posted Date: Feb 3 2026 At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5...

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Principal Scientist, Microbiologist

  • GSK
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 4 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - King of Prussia Posted Date: Feb 2 2026 Principal Scientist, Microbiology This position will initially be located at the GSKs Upper Merion site in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania...

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Principal Scientist, Material Characterization

  • GSK
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Feb 2 2026 Principal Scientist, Material Characterization Onsite role based in Upper Providence, PA At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients...

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Principal Scientist, Drug Product Steriles Primary Packaging

  • GSK
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Feb 2 2026 Principal Scientist, Drug Product Steriles Primary Packaging Onsite role located at Upper Providence, PA At GSK, we have bold...

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Salary for Principal Scientist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Principal Scientists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Master's Degree
22.5%
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 Pennsylvania
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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