Entry Level Principal Scientist Jobs
New grad principal scientist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused research portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals roles across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Capital One, Enverus, and Novartis hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting End Date
08-24-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.Responsible for conducting intermediate analysis on various data types to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to support business and management decisions. This includes data mining, data auditing, aggregation, validation, and reconciliation. Build reports for management as well as conducts basic hypothesis tests (contextualize basic levels of complexity). Utilizes analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Excel, Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, and others to perform analysis and interpret data. Create visual dashboards.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Develop moderately complex analytical tools to solve high-value business problems across AEP.
- Proficiently utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable business intelligence.
- Continue building and acquiring business knowledge across the organization and utilize knowledge to perform meaningful analyses.
- Identify and acquire data pertinent to solving business problems.
- Develop components of predictive and prescriptive systems to optimize operations and support strategic initiatives.
- Apply data visualization tools to large data sets to enhance data understanding.
- Perform research to keep abreast of industry practices.
- Utilize inquiry skills to obtain a clear understanding of business processes and needs.
- Work with stakeholders to determine value that additional information derived from proper analysis could provide.
- Collaborate with technology partners to develop data acquisition and data management practices.
- Develop concise, meaningful written reports and provide oral presentation. Develop reporting dashboards that meet business needs for status, trends, and variances.
- Collaborate with technology and business units to operationalize meaningful reports and dashboards of industry practices.
- Consult with business unit partners to identify, prioritize, and develop actionable insights, providing analyses across a variety of core business areas.
What We're Looking For:
Data Scientist, Mid-level/ Salary Grade 7 ($87,633 - $109,544):
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.
Experience:
- Two years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Other Requirements:
- Experience with analytics packages, such as SAS, R, SPSS.
Data Scientist, Senior/ Salary Grage 8 ($98,993 - $128,689):
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.
Experience:
- Five years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Other Requirements:
- Experience with analytics packages, such as SAS, R, SPSS.
Data Scientist, Principal/ Salary Grade 9 ($116,255 -$151,132):
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.
Experience:
- Eight years of experience required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Other Requirements:
- Proficient and able to direct the use of analytics packages, such as SAS, R, SPSS.
- Understands database concepts and is able to provide clear direction to staff assigned to manage data for analytics use cases.
- Established leader working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
What You’ll Get:
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!
American Electric Power (On-site)
$87K - 151K/ Year
#LI-ONSITE
#AEPIM
#AEPCareers
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Job Posting End Date
08-24-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.Responsible for conducting intermediate analysis on various data types to uncover hidden patterns and unknown correlations to support business and management decisions. This includes data mining, data auditing, aggregation, validation, and reconciliation. Build reports for management as well as conducts basic hypothesis tests (contextualize basic levels of complexity). Utilizes analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Excel, Hadoop, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, and others to perform analysis and interpret data. Create visual dashboards.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Develop moderately complex analytical tools to solve high-value business problems across AEP.
- Proficiently utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable business intelligence.
- Continue building and acquiring business knowledge across the organization and utilize knowledge to perform meaningful analyses.
- Identify and acquire data pertinent to solving business problems.
- Develop components of predictive and prescriptive systems to optimize operations and support strategic initiatives.
- Apply data visualization tools to large data sets to enhance data understanding.
- Perform research to keep abreast of industry practices.
- Utilize inquiry skills to obtain a clear understanding of business processes and needs.
- Work with stakeholders to determine value that additional information derived from proper analysis could provide.
- Collaborate with technology partners to develop data acquisition and data management practices.
- Develop concise, meaningful written reports and provide oral presentation. Develop reporting dashboards that meet business needs for status, trends, and variances.
- Collaborate with technology and business units to operationalize meaningful reports and dashboards of industry practices.
- Consult with business unit partners to identify, prioritize, and develop actionable insights, providing analyses across a variety of core business areas.
What We're Looking For:
Data Scientist, Mid-level/ Salary Grade 7 ($87,633 - $109,544):
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.
Experience:
- Two years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Other Requirements:
- Experience with analytics packages, such as SAS, R, SPSS.
Data Scientist, Senior/ Salary Grage 8 ($98,993 - $128,689):
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.
Experience:
- Five years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Other Requirements:
- Experience with analytics packages, such as SAS, R, SPSS.
Data Scientist, Principal/ Salary Grade 9 ($116,255 -$151,132):
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, operations research, statistics, economics, data science, computer science or related technical field is required.
Experience:
- Eight years of experience required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Other Requirements:
- Proficient and able to direct the use of analytics packages, such as SAS, R, SPSS.
- Understands database concepts and is able to provide clear direction to staff assigned to manage data for analytics use cases.
- Established leader working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
What You’ll Get:
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!
American Electric Power (On-site)
$87K - 151K/ Year
#LI-ONSITE
#AEPIM
#AEPCareers
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.See All 9 Entry Level Principal Scientist Jobs
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Entry Level Principal Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level principal scientist job?
Focus on research experience from coursework, internships, or independent projects that demonstrate scientific rigor and problem-solving. Employers at this level look for candidates who can design experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings clearly. Tailoring your application to the employer's core research area and highlighting any published work, conference presentations, or lab contributions gives you a meaningful edge over candidates with a generic resume.
Which companies hire entry level principal scientists?
Companies hiring entry level principal scientists right now include Capital One, Enverus, and Novartis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of pharmaceutical and biotech firms, technology companies running applied research divisions, and government-adjacent research organizations actively building out junior scientific talent.
Are there remote entry level principal scientist jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this stage are on-site given the lab and collaboration demands of scientific work. About 25% of entry level principal scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote-friendly positions more common in data-heavy or computational research disciplines than in bench science or experimental roles.
Are these new grad principal scientist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior principal scientist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward that requirement, or lists a strong academic research portfolio as an acceptable substitute for full-time work history. Searching for junior or new grad alongside the role title surfaces those openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level principal scientists?
Entry Level principal scientist roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large-scale research programs that need junior scientists to support experimental pipelines, data analysis, and product development work alongside senior staff.