61 research scientist jobs at 33 companies in Winchester, VA

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Bacteriology Research Scientist
Frederick, Maryland, United States
$85k-$90k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cherokee Nation Integrated Health
Cherokee Nation Integrated Health: Federal contracting and mission-ready solutions provider.
2+ YOEPh.D. or D.V.M. plus 2 years, or master's degree plus 7 years, in a relevant scientific discipline; complex research experience, active Secret clearance or ability to obtain, and US citizenship required.
BSL-2, BSL-3, ABSL-3, organoids, organ-on-a-chip systems, microphysiological systems, tissue culture, in vitro, in vivo, BPRP, CS-PRP
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Research Scientist (76417)
Chantilly or Crystal City
$90k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
Battelle Memorial Institute
Battelle Memorial Institute: Independent non-profit applied science and technology research organization.
5+ YOEMaster's degree with 5+ years of experience or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field; scientific database proficiency, technical research and writing skills, national security experience, US citizenship, and active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
SciFinder, PubMed, ScienceDirect
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AI/ML Research Scientist - Agentic Systems
Herndon or Annapolis Junction or Bowie
$112k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton Labs
Peraton Labs: Private applied research organization developing cybersecurity, communications, electronic-warfare, mobility, and analytics technologies for government and commercial customers.
3+ YOEUS citizen eligible for FAA Public Trust; degree (Bachelors+ with 8+ yrs, Masters+ with 6+ yrs, or PhD+ with 3+ yrs); strong Python software skills, additional languages (C, C++, JavaScript), LLM/API experience, AI/ML background, and local to specified MD/VA sites.
Python, C, C++, JavaScript, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP), Kubernetes, Terraform, LLMs
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AI/ML Research Scientist - Agentic Systems
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$112k-$179k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton Labs
Peraton Labs: Private applied research organization developing cybersecurity, communications, electronic-warfare, mobility, and analytics technologies for government and commercial customers.
3+ YOEDegree (BSc+8 yrs / MSc+6 yrs / PhD+3 yrs), strong Python and software development skills, experience with C/C++/JavaScript, demonstrated AI/ML work, LLM API experience, US citizenship and ability to obtain FAA Public Trust, local to specified MD/VA sites.
Python, C, C++, JavaScript, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP), Kubernetes, Terraform
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Senior Scientist
Manassas, Virginia, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ATCC
ATCC: Nonprofit biological resource center supplying authenticated cells, microorganisms, and standards to life-science researchers.
5+ YOEPhD (or equivalent) with 5+ years' experience; expertise in NAMs/MPS/organoid/org-on-chip or advanced cell models; ability to design and direct complex research, analyze data, troubleshoot, and prepare scientific documentation.
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Applied Scientist II
Reston, Virginia, United States
$155k-$204k/yr HybridFull Time
Qualtrics
Qualtrics: Private cloud software helping organizations manage customer and employee experiences by identifying and resolving friction across touchpoints.
3+ YOEBachelor's and Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of academic or industrial ML research; Agentic AI, deep learning, programming, and large-scale ML deployment experience.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, SageMaker, MLFlow, MXNet, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, NLP, Agentic AI, Conversational AI
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Senior Scientist
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$150k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GRVTY
GRVTY: Defense technology firm delivering automated intelligence and mission support.
5+ YOEActive Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI polygraph; Bachelor's in related field; 5+ years OPIR/EO/IR experience; image processing and sensor performance expertise; strong documentation and communication skills.
Python, MATLAB, IDL, C/C++, ArcGIS, Google Earth, Opticks, Palette
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Senior Scientist
Manassas, Virginia, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ATCC
ATCC: Nonprofit biological resource center supplying authenticated cells, microorganisms, and standards to life-science researchers.
5+ YOEPhD in a scientific discipline or engineering equivalent plus 5+ years of experience; advanced bacteriology expertise, laboratory leadership, biosafety compliance, mentoring, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
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Postdoctoral Scientist - Schulze Lab
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
$74k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Janelia Research Campus
Janelia Research Campus: Private nonprofit biomedical research institute advancing biology, human health, and science education for researchers and educators.
PhD in neuroscience/computer science/engineering or related; experience with VR systems, hardware–software integration, ML and computational analysis; strong communication and independent research skills.
Unity, LICONN
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AI Engineer/Scientist - Staff
Austin or Menlo Park or Reston
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Seekr Technologies
Seekr Technologies: Private American enterprise AI providing explainable, secure AI software and hardware to government and critical-infrastructure customers.
8+ YOERequires 8+ years in AI engineering or research, strong machine learning and AI systems experience, Python and software engineering skills, research-to-production ability, and collaboration skills.
Python, LIME, SHAP, vLLM, SGLang, Kubernetes, Argo CD, GitOps, CI/CD, RAG, LLMs, VLMs
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Therapeutics Discovery Staff Scientist
Fort Detrick, Maryland, United States
$100k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC
Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC: Alaska Native-owned federal contractor providing information technology, program management, and professional services to U.S. federal agencies.
3+ YOEPhD in biomedical science, microbiology, virology, or related life science; 3+ years of post-degree laboratory experience; expertise in immunogenicity, virology, infectious agents, animal studies, and high-containment laboratory research.
ELISA, flow cytometry, ELISPOT, PCR, qRT-PCR, FISH, Western blot, IFA, PRNT, GFEBS, DMLSS
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Associate Scientist I
Sterling, Virginia, United States
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Microbac Laboratories
Microbac Laboratories: Family-owned commercial testing laboratory serving businesses, organizations, and agencies across environmental, food, life sciences, and specialty testing.
Bachelor's in applied science, prior analytical testing experience, ability to follow SOPs, laboratory instrumentation experience, computer literacy, and strong written and verbal communication.
LIMS
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Scientist II, In-Vitro & Nonclinical Assay Development
Frederick, Maryland, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tonix Pharmaceuticals
Tonix PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ: TNXP: Publicly traded biopharmaceutical developing and commercializing CNS, immunology, infectious-disease, and rare-disease therapies.
2+ YOEPh.D. in a life sciences discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience, or M.S. with 4+ years. Requires mammalian cell culture, assay development, molecular techniques, data analysis, and preclinical research experience.
RT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, 3D cell culture, DMPK, ADME, CYP, microscopy, CRO
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Network Scientist
Jersey City or Clarksburg or Fairfax or Phoenix or Panama City
$130k-$160k/yr HybridFull Time
goTenna
goTenna: Private tactical mesh-networking serving military, law-enforcement, and public-safety operators with off-grid communications.
1+ YOEAdvanced degree in CS/CE or related, ≥1 year experience in computer or wireless mesh networking, strong C++ and Python skills, NS-3 simulation experience, embedded systems knowledge, and U.S. citizen/green card for ITAR/export controls.
C++, Python, Network Simulator 3 (ns-3), NS-3
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SAR Scientist
Herndon or California
$155k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ICEYE
ICEYE: Designs, builds, and operates SAR satellite constellations.
5+ YOEAdvanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar; 5+ years engineering experience; 2+ years developing SAR algorithms; Python, Linux, Git, SAR physics, and complex-valued imagery expertise; US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
Python, Linux, Git, Go, C++, NITF, SICD, SIDD, CPHD, GIS, Docker, AWS, AWS CLI
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Physical Scientist
Nogales or Tucson or Long Beach or San Francisco or San Ysidro or Miami or Savannah or Honolulu or Chicago or New Orleans or Newark or Guaynabo or Memphis or Donna or El Paso or Houston or Laredo or Ashburn or Blaine
$106k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
United States Customs and Border Protection
United States Customs and Border Protection: U.S. federal border-security, customs, immigration, and agricultural-protection agency serving travelers, trade, and the American public.
1+ YOEPhysical science, engineering, or mathematics degree with 24 semester hours in relevant science, plus 1 year of specialized GS-12-equivalent experience conducting complex analyses and evaluating laboratory methods.
USA Hire, Microsoft Office 365, Thrift Savings Plan
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Data Scientist
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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SAIC
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Premier technology integrator for defense, space, and civilian markets.
2+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph; bachelor\u0002s +2 years (or master\u0002s); experience in software architectures, ML, ontologies, dataset generation, model evaluation, responsible AI, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), and cloud architectures.
Microsoft Office, Scrum, SAFe
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Scientist (R&D Toxicology)
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Quest Diagnostics
Quest DiagnosticsNYSE: DGX: Leading provider of diagnostic information services.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree with 5+ years, master's with 3–5 years, or doctoral degree with laboratory experience; requires LC-MS/MS expertise, assay development or validation, biological sample handling, and analytical data processing.
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), solid-phase extraction (SPE), pipettes, analysis software, ANOVA
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Scientist / Nuclear Weapons SME
Germantown or Knoxville
$175k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Global Engineering & Technology
Global Engineering & Technology: Minority-owned government contractor providing classification, FOIA, cybersecurity, engineering, and administrative support to public agencies.
10+ YOEAdvanced degree in nuclear engineering or physical science, hands-on nuclear weapon science experience, current DoD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance, and at least 10 years of nuclear weapons field experience.
Second Line of Defense, XML
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Data Scientist
Sterling or Tampa
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Core One Solutions
Core One Solutions: Private U.S. defense contractor providing intelligence analysis, operational support, training, logistics, and strategic services to government clients.
5+ YOEMaster's degree preferred in a technical field; 5–12 years of data science or operations research experience, including 5 years supporting combatant command, joint headquarters, or Defense Department environments.
R, R Shiny, Python, Python Shiny, SQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, MAVEN Smart Systems, Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE), Advana, AI, ML, Git, Large Language Models