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Posted : November 5, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Headquarters 9704 Medical Center Dr Rockville, MD 20850, USA
MacroGenics is a leader in the discovery and development of innovative medicines that utilize our next generation antibody-based technologies. Our team of350+ dedicated individuals is advancing a pipeline of product candidates to treat patients with cancer. Our products and platforms have attracted multiple partnerships with leading pharmaceuticaland biotechnologycompanies around the globe.
The Company considers its employees to be its most valuable asset and we are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to learn and grow as a means to further their professional development. MacroGenics' corporate culture promotes an atmosphere of innovation, open communication and teamwork where employees can see firsthand how they contribute to the success of the organization.
Summary of Position
The Principal Scientist is a technical and strategic leader responsible for method development, qualification, transfer, and lifecycle management of residual impurity assays for biopharmaceutical products including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), bispecifics, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This individual thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and collaborative environment, applying strong troubleshooting ability, scientific rigor, and a results-driven mindset to support programs from early development through commercialization. The role demands high accountability, proactive planning, and timely execution of deliverables. The Principal Scientist will supervise and mentor team members while serving as a subject matter expert in residual impurity testing across Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) and CMC teams.
Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Lead the development of fit-for-purpose and robust residual impurity assays (e.g., HCP, DNA, Protein, Enzyme, Surfactant etc.) to support biologic product development and release.
Provide technical leadership and hands‑on troubleshooting for analytical methods and instrumentation to resolve issues efficiently and maintain method robustness.
Own and drive method lifecycle activities including development, qualification, transfer to QC, and support method validation aligned with ICH and regulatory expectations.
Ensure on‑time delivery of analytical method development and testing support for process development, process characterization, analytical comparability, and CQA assessment efforts.
Manage project timelines for impurity analysis and proactively communicate risks, progress, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
Collaborate with CMC teams and Regulatory Affairs to develop residual impurity control strategies, specifications, and regulatory submissions.
Manage vendor activities and oversee outsourced work including critical reagents, HCP coverage analysis, and CRO support.
Lead implementation of new technologies and data‑driven approaches to improve throughput and sensitivity of impurity assays.
Author and/or review SOPs, technical protocols and reports, and regulatory filings.
Foster a high‑performance culture by coaching and mentoring scientists, promoting scientific excellence, accountability, and ownership.
Present findings and strategies at internal cross‑functional meetings, technical forums, and external conferences.
Participate in industry consortia on relevant topics and align internal strategies with industry practice.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline with 6+ years of related industry experience, including 5+ years on residual impurity method development;
or
Master's degree with 12+ years of related industry experience;
or
Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of related industry experience
2+ years of people management experience with demonstrated ability to coach, develop and motivate high‑performing teams
Prior experience in preparing analytical sections of IND, BLA and regulatory responses.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Deep knowledge of residual impurity assay development (e.g. ELISA for residual protein, qPCR for DNA)
Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with a systematic, data‑driven approach to resolving technical challenges
Strong sense of accountability and ownership; consistently delivers to project goals and regulatory milestones
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment
Skilled in stakeholder management, with clear, proactive, and collaborative communication style
Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail in documentation and data review
Experience mentoring and developing scientific staff; promotes open communication and teamwork
Solid understanding of CMC strategy, regulatory expectations, and phase appropriate analytical requirements
Strong track record of independent troubleshooting, root cause investigation, and method remediation for impurity assays
Proven success in delivering high‑quality results on time, even under changing priorities and compressed timelines.
Demonstrated leadership and influence in cross‑functional matrix environments
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with potency assays, physiochemical assays and other characterization assays
Knowledge in novel techniques on detecting and analyzing residual impurities
Strong publication record and external scientific presence
Experience in fostering partnership with clients through CDMO service
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes. This role may supervise Associate Scientist and/or Scientist
Additional Information
The annual rate of pay for this position ranges from $129,500 - $197,500. For non‑exempt roles, and according to applicable regulations, there may be the possibility for overtime pay. This role is eligible for the Company's discretionary bonus and discretionary equity incentives. Eligible employees may participate in the Company's benefits programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, 401(k) plan with employer match, access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, (ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, and disability benefits.
The annual pay rate range is described in good faith, and the Company believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and this range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Statement
MacroGenics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email ******************** or call ************** and/or 711 for TTD/TTY service.
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We do not accept non‑solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies.
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$129.5k-197.5k yearly 3d ago
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Cell Culture Scientist
Astrix 4.1
Scientist job in Bethesda, MD
Manufactures cell and gene therapies for phase I and II clinical trials; (2) processes hematopoietic stem cell grafts for transplantation; (3) develops new cell therapies; (4) performs in-process and lot release testing of cell and gene therapies; (5) develops new assays to test cell and gene therapies; and (6) prepares chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) documents for investigational new drugs (IND) and summary data for annual reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
ROLES / RESPONSIBILITES
Build and optimize a robust cGMP compliant platform for generation, expansion and cryopreservation of autologous induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from peripheral blood derived CD34+ cells.
Differentiate iPSCs to retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) to develop an iRPE patch for a phase I clinical trial to treat "dry" age related macular degeneration.
Update and validate SOPs related to CD34 expansion, iPSC culturing, and RPE differentiation
Manage a day to day operation of GMP facility
Maintain iPSC colonies and freeze their early passages.
GMP and aseptic culturing of iPCSs and differentiation of patient iPSCs into Retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and maintenance of those RPE cultures. This work will include:
Preparing media, supplements, and reagents needed cell culture work.
Maintaining the cell culture room biosafety level 2 standards and maintaining aseptic conditions in cell culture flow hoods, incubators, and prepare sterile tools needed for work with cell cultures.
The cell culture maintenance work will require working for short periods of times on the weekends and some holidays.
Work to characterize the iPSC colonies for their pluripotency. This will require:
Immunostaining of iPSCs, preparing RNA and cDNA from iPSCs, and Performing qRT-PCR assays.
Additionally they will perform three germ layer assay based functional characterization of iPSCs. This work will also include any cell types that act as control for his iPSC work.
Prepare regulatory documents for FDA and technology transfer
Coordinate transfer of lab-technology to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP suite)
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the Contract Research Organization (CRO) in relation to the cell therapy project.
DESIRED BACKGROUND
· Prior cell culture experience is required
· Prior experience working in a cGMP environment is required
$71k-105k yearly est. 4d ago
Chief Scientist - Earth Science Modeling
National Science Teachers Association 4.0
Scientist job in Silver Spring, MD
ERT is seeking a Chief Scientist with experience in meteorology or atmospheric sciences, or other earth sciences to support tasks at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC). The primary objective will be to enhance the research-to-operations-to-research pipeline for the weather forecasting community with the goal of improving the overall accuracy and reliability of US National Weather Service weather models. All research and development will be guided by the NOAA open‑source science principles.
Required Skills
15+ years of experience in position of increasing responsibility and leadership in the field of climate or earth systems science, weather modeling and forecasting, or a closely related discipline.
Facility with the computational and technical operational components of handling and using earth systems data for large-scale forecasting.
Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
Education
MS degree in atmospheric science, earth science or closely related discipline. PhD preferred.
Location
This position supports work at NOAA's Silver Spring, MD facility with some telework permitted.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $46,000 - 221,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Benefits
All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:
Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching
11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Professional Membership Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Competitive compensation plan
Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance
Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses
ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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$46k-221k yearly 22h ago
Principal Associate, Data Scientist - LLM Customization Team
Capital One National Association 4.7
Scientist job in McLean, VA
Data is at the center of everything we do. As a startup, we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data‑driven decision‑making.
As a Data Scientist at Capital One, you'll be part of a team that's leading the next wave of disruption at a whole new scale, using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies and operating across billions of customer records to unlock the big opportunities that help everyday people save money, time and agony in their financial lives.
Team Description
The LLM Customization team is on the cutting edge of GenAI and at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. The work of the AI Training Team touches every aspect of the model development life cycle and our deployed models in production drive business impact with visibility from our C‑Suite.
Our team creates unprecedented amounts of high quality data for training and testing GenAI models; we care about how it's created, what's in those datasets, and the impact they have
We are invested in building capabilities for evaluating and monitoring generative models; these methods must be state of the art, easy to use, and trusted by our users and contributors
Horizontal capabilities enable vertical use case work; the team builds search, summarization, RAG, and agentic workflows for integration in production applications across the company
We learn from our colleagues, attend conferences, publish papers, and maintain strong connections to the research community.
In this role, you will:
Partner with a cross‑functional team of data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to deliver AI powered products that change how customers interact with their money.
Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Hugging Face, LangChain, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data.
Be the expert in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), adapt and finetune them for customer facing applications and features.
Build machine learning and NLP models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, and validation; partnering with engineering teams to operationalize them in scalable and resilient production systems that serve 80+ million customers.
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals.
The Ideal Candidate is:
Customer first. You love the process of analyzing and creating, but also share our passion to do the right thing. You know at the end of the day it's about making the right decision for our customers.
Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state‑of‑the‑art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.
Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.
A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.
Technical. You're comfortable with advanced ML and DL technologies including language models and are passionate about developing further. You have hands‑on experience working with LLMs and solutions using open‑source tools and cloud computing platforms.
Influential. You are passionate about AI/ML and can bring along a cross functional team in breakthrough innovations. You communicate clearly and effectively to share your findings with non‑technical audiences.
You are experienced in training language models or large computer vision models as well as have expertise in one or more key subdomains such as training optimization, self‑supervised learning, explainability, RLHF.
You have an engineering mindset as shown by a track record of delivering models at scale both in training data and inference volumes. You have experience in delivering libraries, platforms, or solution level code to existing products.
Basic Qualifications
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics
A Master's Degree in a quantitative field or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics
A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
At least 1 year of experience working with AWS
At least 3 years' experience in Python, Scala, or R
At least 3 years' experience with machine learning
At least 3 years' experience with SQL
Capital One will consider sponsoring a qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000 for Principal Associate, Data Science
New York, NY: $173,000 - $197,400 for Principal Associate, Data Science
San Jose, CA: $173,000 - $197,400 for Principal Associate, Data Science
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901‑4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑************ or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to **********************.
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third‑party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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$173k-197.4k yearly 1d ago
EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Growth Platforms - Data Scientist - Director
Ernst & Young Oman 4.7
Scientist job in McLean, VA
Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, New York, Hoboken, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.
We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
EY-Parthenon - EY Growth Platforms - Data Scientist - Director
The opportunity
EY-Parthenon's unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity.
With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way - enabling you to shape your future with confidence.
Within the EY-Parthenon service line, the EY Growth Platforms Data Scientist Director will collaborate with Business Leaders, AI/ML Engineers, Project Managers, and other team members to design, build, and scale innovative AI solutions that power strategic growth initiatives and create enterprise value for F500 clients.
Your key responsibilities
The EY Growth Platforms Data Scientist Director will play a critical role building and scaling our multi-source data pipelines- sourcing, merging, and transforming data assets that power high-visibility client engagements. This role will architect, clean, transform, and enrich data to power AI/ML-driven agents and dashboards, and collaborate with Business leaders and C-level executives to get hands-on experience solving some of the most interesting and mission-critical business questions with data.
Skills and attributes for success
· Lead ingestion and ETL design for structured and semi-structured data (CSV, JSON, APIs, Flat Files).
· Understand schema, data quality, and transformation logic for multiple sources on a client-by-client like NAIC, NOAA, Google Trends, EBRI, Cannex, LIMRA, and internal client logs.
· Design normalization and joining pipelines across vertical domains (insurance + consumer + economic data).
· Build data access layers optimized for ML (feature stores, event streams, vector stores).
· Define and enforce standards for data provenance, quality checks, logging, and version control.
· Partner with AI/ML and Platform teams to ensure data is ML- and privacy-ready (HIPAA, SOC2, etc.).
To qualify for the role you must have
· A bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics, or other related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
· Experience in data engineering or hybrid data science roles focused on pipeline scalability and schema management.
· Expertise in cloud-native data infrastructure (e.g., GCP/AWS, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, Delta Lake).
· Strong SQL/Python/Scala proficiency and experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt).
· Experience with merging and reconciling third-party data (public APIs, vendor flat files, dashboards).
· Comfort defining semantic layers and mapping unstructured/dirty datasets into usable models for AI/BI use.
· Basic understanding of ML/feature pipelines and downstream modeling needs.
· The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
Ideally, you will have
· Experience working in a startup and/or management/strategy consulting.
· Knowledge of how to leverage AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.
· Collaborative, problem-solving, and growth-oriented mindset.
What we look for
We're interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Data Science and Big Data industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.
What we offer you
At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $205,000 to $235,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at **************************.
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$73k-105k yearly est. 3d ago
Principal Research Scientist - AI & Machine Learning
Novateur Research Solutions
Scientist job in Ashburn, VA
Novateur stands for Innovation. We value creativity, vision, collaboration, and above all, ambition to innovate. Novateur Research Solutions is an R&D firm located in Northern Virginia, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, AI, and large-scale learning.
We are hiring a Principal Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge programs in AI, computer vision, and intelligent systems. This role offers leadership opportunities to define new research directions and shape next-generation technologies.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as PI or co-PI on government-funded R&D programs.
• Conceive, design, and oversee research in learning systems, spatiotemporal modeling, and geo-localization.
• Publish, present, and contribute thought leadership to the AI community.
• Mentor research staff and guide proposal development.
Requirements:
• PhD with 7+ years of research experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in ML, vision, or scientific computing.
• Record of funding, publications, and technical impact.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Preferred:
• Experience with multimodal learning, uncertainty quantification, or causal inference.
Why Novateur?
Join a team that values creativity and initiative. At Novateur, you'll lead transformative projects that redefine what's possible in intelligent systems.
Company Benefits:
Novateur offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to Fortune 500 companies that include a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, 401(k) with generous employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, and company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
We offer a work environment which fosters individual thinking along with collaboration opportunities within and beyond Novateur. In return, we expect a high level of performance and passion to deliver enduring results for our clients.
$86k-125k yearly est. 1d ago
Data Scientist
Indev
Scientist job in Washington, DC
Data Scientist
Indev is seeking a Data Scientist with 6+ years of experience to support our AI/ML, advanced analytics, and data visualization initiatives. This role will be instrumental in analyzing, visualizing, and communicating data insights that drive key business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in Python, SQL, Tableau, and AWS Cloud, as well as excellent communication and presentation abilities.
This is a direct-hire, full-time position with salary and benefits. Indev provides a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off (PTO)-including vacation and holiday pay.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence:
Analyze large and complex data sets to uncover insights and support decision-making.
Partner with stakeholders to define analytical needs and deliver actionable solutions.
Develop and maintain data models to support advanced analytics initiatives.
Data Visualization and Reporting:
Design and create interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau.
Present findings in a clear, concise manner tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Support data storytelling through compelling visualizations that communicate trends and patterns.
Data Extraction and Management:
Write complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks.
Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL) to support data integrity and consistency.
Automate routine data processes using a variety of scripts and tools. (e.g., Python, Airflow, SQL, AWS)
Cloud Technology Utilization:
Leverage AWS Cloud services (e.g., S3, EC2, RDS, Lambda) for data processing, storage, and retrieval.
Ability to guide and support cloud modernization of data processes, including advanced AI/ML, automation, and governance technologies.
Optimize cloud workflows for data access and analysis efficiency.
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
Clearly articulate analytical concepts and results to a wide range of audiences.
Contribute to client-facing presentations and written reports.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Business, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline from an accredited college, university, or academic institution in the United States. (Master's preferred)
6+ years of professional experience in AI/ML, data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation.
Strong experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
Proficiency with Tableau for creating dashboards and visual reports.
Experience creating automated data workflows, analytics processes, and processing pipelines.
Advanced knowledge of data visualization and reporting using a variety of software and tools.
Familiarity with AWS Cloud environments and services for data processing and storage.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, Agile methodologies, and modern software development environments.
Familiarity with the entire software development process from end-to-end.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Existing and active DHS EOD/clearance (ICE preferred).
Additional preferred qualification:
Strong knowledge of change management processes and technologies (e.g., GitHub)
Experience modeling and analyzing large financial and operational data in cloud environments.
Demonstrated experience developing prototypes and proof-of-concept applications or software from end-to-end.
Knowledge of federal data governance standards and compliance frameworks.
Prior experience supporting federal government clients, especially DHS.
Existing and active DHS EOD/clearance (ICE or TSA preferred).
Clearance: Existing and active DHS EOD/clearance (ICE preferred).
About Us: At Indev, we're not just a company; we're a trailblazing force transforming the way technology solutions shape the future. As a dynamic player in the federal government sector, we're on a mission to empower agencies with cutting-edge, innovative technology solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and progress. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on to create a meaningful impact on the world around us. Let's innovate. *************
$75k-106k yearly est. 22h ago
Data Scientist
KMM Technologies, Inc. 3.4
Scientist job in Reston, VA
**ONLY FROM DMV AREA**
Data Science and AI experience is a must
• Look for more Data Scientist/ AI/ML Engineering Backgrounds
• A lead Data Scientist with understanding of Solution designing can fit for this role
• A hands on solution architect with Data Science and AI experience can be a potential fit for this role
• I believe being end of the year might be a reason we have not got great candidates thus I am hopeful in January we might see a different variety of people
• Not suitable for this role: “Solution Architects” with no data science background” , “Data Architects”, “Cloud Architects”
$72k-102k yearly est. 2d ago
Support Scientist IV
STC 4.0
Scientist job in Greenbelt, MD
About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) provides award-winning scientific, engineering, and technical services to U.S. Government and industry partners. We are dedicated to advancing our customers' missions through innovation, trusted partnerships, and science-driven engineering excellence. With integrity and precision, we deliver reliable solutions that make a real impact. At STC, we invest in our employees' growth, well-being, and success-fostering a culture of respect, trust, and empowerment. Join our world-class team and help shape the future of science and technology.
Employment Category: Full-Time
Location: Greenbelt, MD - On-site with global collaborations
Travel: Frequent (domestic & international field missions, scientific meetings)
Security Clearance: None
Citizenship: Requires U.S. Citizenship
Salary: $130K - $175K
Job Description:
The Support Scientist IV will serve as a senior researcher under the ATMOS contract at NASA GSFC, leading major research efforts in atmospheric science. This includes computational modeling, instrument development, and analysis of large satellite datasets. The role requires collaboration with scientists across institutions and management of junior researchers.
ATMOS is a NASA support services contract that provides advanced scientific, engineering, and technical expertise to enable Earth and space science missions. The program supports research, data analysis, technology development, and mission operations across multiple NASA centers. Through ATMOS, our teams deliver innovative solutions that help advance NASA's mission and expand scientific discovery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Plan and direct scientific research tasks in atmospheric science.
Lead development of computational models and instrumentation concepts.
Publish extensively and represent NASA at international conferences.
Mentor and oversee other scientists within project teams.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off Starting at 80 hrs/yr, 11 Federal holidays, and 40 hrs/yr Sick Leave
401K with up to 4% employer matching contribution
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Requirements
10+ years of scientific research experience.
5+ years of leadership in scientific project management.
Strong background in atmospheric science with proven publication record.
Advanced programming expertise (FORTRAN, C/C++, Python).
Education:
Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physical science, mathematics, or computer science, or
M.S. degree in one of the listed disciplines, plus ten years of experience relevant to the position. This experience is in addition to the experience required for the position level.
$130k-175k yearly 60d+ ago
Applied AI Health Scientist (ARPA-H)
Ripple Effect 3.9
Scientist job in Washington, DC
Job Description
General Information
Job Code: SHR-BI-05T
Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
Telework: Ad hoc as determined by client
Salary Range: $129,985.76 - $149,483.62 per year (how we pay and promote)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen as required by client
Position Overview
Are you passionate about managing information to drive innovation and impact?
As a Applied AI Health Scientist supporting our client, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our success. This is a Science and Engineering and Technical Advisor (SETA) role in the Proactive Health Mission Office at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) responsible for providing expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning to support a program advancing AI diagnostics for rare diseases. Successful candidates have the ability to critically assess technical approaches, advise program leadership, and ensure that funded performers and partners are meeting the highest standards of rigor, reproducibility, and real-world applicability. You will contribute expertise across the full lifecycle of AI system development: data aggregation and curation, model training and benchmarking, and deployment/validation in real-world clinical settings.
Primary Responsibilities
While not an exhaustive list, the key duties for the position include:
Review and evaluate AI/ML technical proposals and deliverables from external teams.
Provide guidance on model development, training methods, and validation strategies.
Advise on integration of multimodal health data (EHR, imaging, genomic, and patient-reported).
Assess alignment of model architectures and approaches with program goals and clinical use cases.
Evaluate benchmarking results and provide feedback on methodological soundness.
Advise on deployment considerations, including interpretability, reliability, and safety in real-world settings.
Collaborate with clinical SMEs to ensure AI outputs align with clinician expectations and workflows.
Identify risks, gaps, or weaknesses in technical approaches and recommend corrective actions.
Support program leadership with technical assessments, reports, and recommendations.
Produce high-quality written reports and presentations that synthesize complex technical findings for diverse audiences.
Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field.
10+ years of relevant professional experience.
Basic Requirements:
Experience applying advanced ML methods (LLMs, deep learning, etc) to complex health datasets.
Familiarity with clinical and biomedical data types, including EHR, genomic, and imaging data.
Demonstrated ability to review, critique, and guide AI/ML technical work at a high level.
Strong understanding of evaluation methods for AI/ML, including robustness, fairness, interpretability, and reproducibility.
Strong written and visual communication skills, with ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Skills That Set You Apart:
Experience in healthcare AI or biomedical applications.
Familiarity with the rare disease field
Prior involvement in technical advisory, evaluation, or SETA-style roles.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians and patient stakeholders.
Experience working in an early-stage, fast-paced, startup environment
About Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned, 200-person company of communicators, scientists, researchers, and analysts. Established in 2003, and named as one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” since 2020, Ripple Effect has earned acclaim for delivering unparalleled consulting services and top-tier talent across federal, private, and non-profit sectors.
Benefits
At Ripple Effect, we reward our employees for their contributions to our mission. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a range of programs that support your work/life balance and personalized preferences.
Learn more about our benefits and culture here.
$130k-149.5k yearly 11d ago
Scientist, Discovery
Arcellx Inc. 4.0
Scientist job in Rockville, MD
Who We Are Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.
Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.
What Matters to Us
Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.
Arcellx Core Values
* Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.
* Think 'we' before 'me': We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.
* Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what's right.
How You'll Make a Difference
As a Scientist, your mission is to execute protein and molecular biology engineering strategies to advance projects within Arcellx's Discovery group. Engaging with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment, you'll identify and develop Arcellx's lead therapeutic candidates. Our potentially life-saving treatments would not exist without the work of our talented Discovery scientists; this role will have a tremendous impact on our pipeline and ability to deliver novel and effective drugs to patients.
The "Fine Print" - What You'll Do
* Work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists to design, engineer and express recombinant proteins for use in the discovery and development of cancer therapies.
* Design, construct and evaluate expression plasmids. Perform transfections, transductions, phage and yeast display enabled selections & screenings, binding kinetic assessments and flow cytometry as needed.
* Develop new methods, technologies and processes when necessary for project.
* Exercise significant technical discretion in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments.
* Communicate progress and project recommendations to team members.
Skills and Experience We Look For
* BS or MS in the life sciences (e.g., biology, genetics, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering) with 4-8 years post-degree lab experience or PhD in the life sciences with 0-3 years post-degree experience.
* Must demonstrate mastery of molecular biology methods, including primer design, PCR, gel electrophoresis, expression construct design cloning and sequence analysis.
* Preferred skills include: methods for the characterization of recombinant protein quality and binding, protein display (phage, yeast and library preparation).
* Preference for experience in drug development, immunology or protein engineering.
* The ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize work activities. The ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
Rewards at Arcellx
Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.
Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.
Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to ****************
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$100k-120k yearly 47d ago
General Scientist
Prosidian Consulting
Scientist job in Washington, DC
ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at ******************
Job Description
Performs professional environmental services, including consulting, program planning, information management, assessment, characterization, monitoring, social assessment, field logistics, sampling, studies, analysis, compliance, advisory, impact statements and assessments under NEPA, assessments and investigations under RCRA and CERCLA, and remediation and reclamation. Provides expertise in field of study including but not limited to environmental science, geography, archaeology, chemistry, botany, biology, etc.
Qualifications
Master's or Ph.D. degree in agriculture, agronomy, plant science, animal science, soil science, agricultural economics, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience conducting scientific research, preferably in agriculture or related disciplines.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate scientific concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Experience in grant writing, project management, and budget oversight for research projects is preferred.
Knowledge of USDA programs, priorities, and initiatives related to agricultural research and development is desirable.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research practices and team dynamics.
Additional Information
CORE COMPETENCIES
Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels
Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:
• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.
Group Health Insurance Benefits:
• Medical: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.
• Dental: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Vision: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• Leverage-able Experience and Thought Leadership: By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, gain experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance : If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The Best Way To Apply
• ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
• Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work. FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON ************************* OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO **********************. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED. Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.
Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital
$69k-102k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Flow Cytometry Scientist
Cs&S Staffing Solutions
Scientist job in Rockville, MD
Please, review and apply for this position through the QCI system following the link below (Copy and Paste): http://jobs.qcitech.com/jobseeker/Flow_Cytometry_Scientist_J02098387.aspx *You can apply through Indeed using mobile devices with this link.
Additional Information
$69k-101k yearly est. 15h ago
NLP Scientist
NIH-NCBI
Scientist job in Bethesda, MD
Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively looking for an experienced Natural Language Processing (NLP) Scientist to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This individual will create a genotype-phenotype database focused on influenza viruses by developing an NLP pipeline that includes named entity recognition, entity linking, and relationship extraction. The resulting database will be used by the influenza research community for risk assessment.
If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Design and implement an NLP pipeline that includes named entity recognition, entity linking, and relationship extraction.
Extract genotype-phenotype relations for influenza from literature and populate the database.
Construct and maintain the genotype-phenotype database.
Document the approach, the pipeline, and the database structure.
Core Expertise:
Formal education with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
Experience with NLP methods, including named entity recognition, entity linking, and relationship extraction.
Ability to develop an NLP pipeline and produce structured outputs from literature sources,
Preferred Qualifications:
Domain knowledge about influenza or related areas.
Contract Period
This position is currently set to be 9-12 months in length.
$69k-101k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Fiber Laser Scientist
NSS 4.4
Scientist job in Herndon, VA
Fiber Laser Scientist Herndon, VA
While working as a Fiber Laser Scientist at Fibertek, you will lead the design and development, integration, and test of advanced fiber laser systems typically with performance requirements beyond the state-of-the-art. Fibertek is a leader in the design, development, and delivery of advanced laser systems and technologies for military and aerospace applications.
Your Job We are looking for and experienced and motivated fiber laser scientist or engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team and lead the design and demonstration of advanced laser systems. Example focus missions include space-based laser communications, lidar for tactical defense applications, earth-sensing lidar, and navigational lidars for planetary and docking missions. Fibertek's engineering teams simultaneously tackle laser optical performance beyond state-of-the-art while engineering systems for performance on challenging platforms with limited size, mass, and power and over stressing vibration, thermal, and/or radiation conditions. Delivered systems make a national impact to customers at NASA and throughout the defense community. The work-load will at times include multiple concurrent projects with a mix of short duration research programs and longer duration technology maturation programs resulting in a work culture that is team-oriented, intellectually stimulating, and consistently rewarding.
Lead the engineering development of unique laser designs through modeling fiber laser performance, design analysis, component specification, and hardware assembly, integration, and test
Coordinate and support the build, alignment, and performance characterization of fiber lasers including multi-stage amplifiers, phase & amplitude modulation implementation, spectral and coherent beam combining
Coordinate and perform formal acceptance and qualification testing
Participate in customer interactions including formal technical reviews
Required Skills and Experience To exceed in this Fiber Laser Scientist role, you'll need the below expertise and experience:
MS or PhD in Physics or Optical Engineering w/ a minimum of 5 years of direct hands-on fiber laser experience including designing, building, characterizing laser systems
Knowledge of the laser theory and industry best practices associated with fiber laser systems including continuous wave lasers, pulsed, high peak power fiber, advanced fiber architectures, single-frequency injection locked lasers, low frequency noise lasers, electrical and thermal sub-systems.
Expertise in laser physics of fiber lasers and amplifiers, including ytterbium, erbium, and/or thulium gain materials.
Familiarity with relevant nonlinear processes and impacts to laser performance. Examples include Stimulated Brillouin Scattering, Four-Wave Mixing, Stimulated Raman Scattering, and Transverse Modulational Instability.
Foundational understanding of fiber-optic components including types of fibers, pump lasers, couplers, modulators, isolators, mode-field adapters, polarization components, and others.
Knowledge of tools for modeling fiber laser performance such as Matlab, RP Power Fiber or equivalent software
Ability to design and execute experiments validating laser system performance and correlate the results with the expected performance
Strong communication and documentation skills for efficient multidisciplinary communication
US citizenship required
Please apply today for this full-time Herndon-based Fiber Laser Scientist role and join the leader in the development of state-of-the-art laser and electro-optic solutions. Why Fibertek, Inc?
At FIBERTEK, Inc. we pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment with minimal bureaucracy. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.
Fibertek, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us by phone at ************ or via email at ***************.
$75k-103k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Machine Learning Scientist
Systems Integration 4.3
Scientist job in Washington, DC
Data Scientist
Systems Integration, Inc. (SII)
is a leading provider of customer experience, data analytics and digital transformation solutions
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We are seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Scientist to help the FBI uncover actionable insights from vast and complex data sets. This role focuses on identifying enterprise-level toolsets, applying advanced data mining techniques, and building predictive models that integrate with FBI systems. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate findings clearly across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Select, build, and optimize machine learning classifiers using advanced techniques
Apply state-of-the-art data mining methods to extract meaningful patterns
Enhance data collection procedures to ensure relevance for analytic systems
Cleanse, process, and validate data integrity for analysis
Conduct ad-hoc analyses and present results in a clear, actionable format
Develop and monitor automated anomaly detection systems
Design innovative approaches for handling and analyzing large-scale data sets
Address fundamental challenges in data handling, search, and retention
Solve complex data storage and retrieval issues
Develop software solutions to improve data search and access processes
Analyze results and deliver recommendations that support mission objectives.
Qualifications:
Must be US Citizen
Requires a Top-Secret clearance (SCI Poly may be required later).
Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms (e.g., kNN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests)
Proficiency with data science toolkits such as R, Weka, NumPy, and MATLAB
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience with tools like Microsoft Power BI, Anaconda, and SPSS
Skilled in data visualization using D3.js, GGplot, or similar platforms
Proficient in SQL and Hive for querying large datasets
Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase)
Solid foundation in applied statistics (distributions, testing, regression)
Strong scripting and programming capabilities.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting data-driven projects of similar scope.
Bachelor's degree required in data science, statistics, computer science or related field.
$66k-97k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Scientist I
USP 4.5
Scientist job in Rockville, MD
Who is USP?
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.
At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds-regardless of background-to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Brief Job Overview
This is a hands-on, non-supervisory position in USP's Reference Standards Laboratory. The Scientist I will contribute to the scientific expertise and work ethic of the laboratory through a broad range of technical support and knowledge. A Scientist I has mastered many common techniques in the laboratory and is able to contribute their own observations and input to difficult projects. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to collaborative testing and the continued suitability for use program by performing analytical tests, reviewing analytical data, and preparing summary reports. The incumbent may execute 90% - 100% of their work at the bench level.
How will YOU create impact here at USP?
As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.
Additionally, USP's People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.
The Scientist I has the following responsibilities:
Demonstrates solid scientific approach to analysis in the laboratory.
Routinely applies personal experience, academic training, and technical insights - including emerging sciences - to solve complex technical problems within the laboratory.
Conducts analysis of reference standard candidates using a broad range of analytical methodologies.
Organizes, implements, and evaluates testing of reference standards materials.
Records experimental data, ensuring clear and accurate transcription of results and calculations.
Reviews literature for analytical test methods, as well as interprets and evaluates data.
Executes all testing and analysis of data with excellence and essentially no errors.
Demonstrates a strong desire to continue learning and grow personal capability.
Pursues, recommends, and implements new approaches or processes to improve laboratory operations.
Positively influences project direction by ensuring their own work is congruent with overall direction of laboratory projects.
Assists with other testing programs and duties in the laboratory as needed.
Who is USP Looking For?
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:
B.A. /B.S. in Science and 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Working knowledge of common analytical methods and procedures [examples include: Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV), Chromatography (TLC, HPLC, GC)], and expertise in calibrating and operating analytical instruments are required.
Extensive understanding of chromatographic analyses, as well as other general analytical chemistry principles required.
Additional Desired Preferences
Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Experience working in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of DEA, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations, and experience with compendial procedures and compliance strongly preferred.
Proficiency with electronic documentation systems is strongly preferred.
Takes personal responsibility to ensure work is delivered on time and is the highest possible quality.
Skills to anticipate, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None, this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits
USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.
Compensation
Base Salary Range: USD $58,000.00 - $74,000.00 annually.
Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate's skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.
Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.
$58k-74k yearly 60d+ ago
Associate Scientist, CPD
McCormick 4.4
Scientist job in Huntingtown, MD
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments - and we're only getting started. At McCormick, we're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire an Associate Scientist, CPD immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
* Competitive compensation
* Career growth opportunities
* Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
* Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
* Tuition assistance
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Associate Scientist will support product development initiatives within McCormick's U.S. Consumer Products Division (USCPD), contributing to innovation and renovation projects across McCormick's retail brands.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develop and formulate products from concept through commercialization to meet consumer, regulatory, and manufacturing requirements.
* Plan and prioritize project work to meet deadlines and business objectives.
* Manage and protect proprietary technical information, including formulas, ingredient technologies, and manufacturing processes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Services, Sensory, etc.) to share updates and align on project actions.
* Partner with McCormick facilities and external co-packers to develop, launch, and optimize products; participate in plant trials as needed.
* Communicate with ingredient suppliers to obtain information and samples to support development activities as directed by Senior PD staff
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in Food Science preferred, Chemistry or a related technical field considered
* Minimum one year of product development experience in the food industry (co-op and internship experience will be considered)
* Experience in effective collaboration in a team environment
* Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong decision-making skills
* Passion for food and flavor
* Curiosity and innovative thinking
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience developing new products
* Culinary skills
* Experience with SAP, product formulary, and retrieval systems
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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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Base Salary: $53,990 to $94,480
Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick's Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
* Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
* Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
* Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?
United by flavor. Driven by results.
As a McCormick employee you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing.
Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.
$54k-94.5k yearly 11d ago
Scientist 2 - Product Characterization
Merck KGaA
Scientist job in Rockville, MD
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
At MilliporeSigma, as a Scientist 2 - Analytical Development, you will be the primary scientific resource for a given study with the Product Characterization Laboratory in our Biologics department. The Scientist will act as subject matter expert in analytical method development/validation and feasibility/transfer for testing required to manufacture clinical and commercial products.
* Understand GMP requirements for validation/transfer and documentation
* Act as subject matter expert (SME) in analytical methods and provide guidance to analysts and study managers.
* Apply laboratory techniques and skills to complete experiments designed to address a variety of specific problems.
* Lead development/validation and feasibility/transfer of analytical methods and ensure timely initiation and completion of studies.
* Prepare/ review protocols, reports, SOPs, laboratory records, tech specifications, and other related documents.
* Execute analytical methods in the lab for assay development/validation, feasibility/transfer.
* Perform testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP)
* Transfer GMP assays to the routine team and provide training to the analysts, study managers, report writers and QA.
* Operates, maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures.
* Utilize applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (i.e. Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc)
* Lead general change control and resolve deviations by completing event records
* Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment
* Ensure current regulatory requirements and technical needs of internal and external clients are appropriately met.
* Maintain strong communication skills to effectively interact with internally and externally stakeholders.
* Engage directly with clients.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biology, etc.), with 3+ years relevant experience -OR-
* Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biology, etc.), with 5+ years relevant experience -OR-
* Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biology, etc.), with 7+ years industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with some or all of the following technical disciplines:
* Liquid Chromatography (SEC, RP, IEX, etc.),
* Mass Spectrometry (Intact Molecular weight, Peptide mapping, Disulfide mapping, Glycan Profiling, N-/C-Terminal Sequencing)
* Capillary Electrophoresis Methods (CE-SDS, cIEF)
* Compendial assays, etc.
* Broad working knowledge of filed and experience with relevant laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and mathematical calculations.
* Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs.
* Experience of method development in a pharmaceutical laboratory or similar field.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities.
* Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work.
Pay Range for this position - $75,400 - $131,400
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
$75.4k-131.4k yearly 17d ago
Vulnerability Researcher / Exploit Developer
Redlattice
Scientist job in Gambrills, MD
Job DescriptionVulnerability Researcher / Exploit Developer
At REDLattice, we are a global leader in providing differentiated cyber products and services. As we continue to evolve in a rapidly changing cyber landscape, REDLattice is seeking an experienced Mobile Vulnerability Researcher/ / Exploit Developer with a strong background in Computer Network Operations (CNO) and software development.
We are driven by impactful and innovative projects that contribute directly to safeguarding our country and our strategic partners. Our teams are engaged in advanced vulnerability research and cyber solutions that meet the complex demands of our mission. With offices in Northern Virginia, Melbourne, Florida, Tel Aviv, Israel, and other locations, we are expanding rapidly to support the evolving needs of our customers and partners.
Position Overview:
REDLattice is seeking a seasoned Exploit Developer and Vulnerability Researcher with deep experience in Linux kernel development, reverse engineering, and offensive cyber operations. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in low-level systems work and have supported organizations like USCYBERCOM or MARFORCYBER, contributing directly to Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth vulnerability research and exploit development across modern operating systems and architectures
Reverse engineer binaries using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja to identify novel attack surfaces and develop proof-of-concept capabilities
Leverage knowledge of Linux kernels, SELinux, and AppArmor to develop and test exploits in hardened environments
Collaborate with Cyber Mission Force (CMF) development teams to support OCO mission requirements
Apply advanced understanding of exploit mitigations (ASLR, DEP, PXN, Stack Canaries, etc.) to bypass protections and deliver reliable results
Work closely with capability developers and mission leads to design and refine modular, operationally-relevant cyber capabilities
Document research findings, proof-of-concepts, and technical workflows in support of mission deliverables
Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in exploit research and development
Strong background in reverse engineering, Linux kernel development, and low-level systems programming
Experience with C/C++, Assembly, and Python (preferred)
Familiarity with common exploit mitigations and bypass techniques
Operational knowledge of USCYBERCOM/MARFORCYBER CMF development processes and methodologies (preferred)
Technical Skills:
Vulnerability Analysis & Exploit Development
Reverse Engineering Tools: IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja
Kernel & Low-level OS Development
Deep Linux internals knowledge (SELinux, AppArmor)
Familiarity with mitigations: ASLR, DEP, PXN, Stack Canaries
Programming Languages: C/C++, Assembly, Python (preferred)
Why REDLattice:
At REDLattice, we don't just follow the cyber landscape - we define it. You'll work with some of the most talented offensive cyber professionals in the field, directly impacting mission success and national defense. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and unmatched opportunities for growth and innovation.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume via our web site ************************************
REDLattice is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
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