Research Scientist Jobs in Washington
Research Scientist jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biotechnology, life sciences, aerospace, and technology sectors across seniority levels from entry-level research associate through principal and senior scientist. The heaviest hiring is in Seattle, Redmond, and Bothell, where employers like Amazon, Boeing, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center maintain large and lasting research operations. The most in-demand specialties include computational biology, materials science, and machine learning research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview & Key Responsibilities:
- Experimental Design & Execution: Independently evaluate, select, and apply standardized and advanced scientific procedures; contribute directly to the planning, design, execution, and interpretation of in vitro and in vivo experiments.
- Data Integrity & Analysis: Make detailed observations, analyze complex datasets, maintain rigorous electronic laboratory records, and troubleshoot experimental protocols.
- Dissemination & Scientific Communication: Assist in the preparation of research manuscripts, technical reports, grant proposals, and scientific presentations; present findings and progress at internal lab meetings and external technical conferences.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Maintain shared laboratory operations, uphold high safety standards, and participate in the training and guidance of junior lab personnel, trainees, and students.
Preferred Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Mammalian Cell Culture: Extensive hands-on experience with sterile technique, primary human/murine immune cell isolation (PBMCs, T cells), activation, expansion, and cryopreservation.
- Multicolor Flow Cytometry: Demonstrated proficiency in multi-panel (8+ color) panel design and data analysis using FlowJo.
- T-Cell Engineering & Functional Assays: Experience with viral transduction (lentivirus or retrovirus) or non-viral gene delivery (CRISPR/electroporation), along with downstream in vitro functional readouts (cytotoxicity assays,cytokine profiling via ELISA/Luminex, proliferation).
- Molecular Biology Fundamentals: Routine execution of PCR, vector cloning, plasmid preparation, and gel electrophoresis.
Additional Preferred / Highly Desirable Qualifications
- In Vivo Models: Experience handling immunocompromised or syngeneic murine models, adoptive cell transfer, tumor inoculations, and bioluminescent imaging (IVIS).
- Single-Cell & Genomics: Familiarity with preparation protocols for single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) or high-dimensional spectral profiling.
- Data & Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Prism, FlowJo, and electronic lab notebooks (ELN).
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline; may require a Master’s Degree for certain lab specialties. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related area/laboratory setting.
Required Credentials
N/A.
Preferred
Master’s Degree in applicable field/research specialty highly preferred. Significant experience conducting research in area of specialization. Some experience with laboratory management.
Compensation Range
$32.87 - $49.31 per hourSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Overview & Key Responsibilities:
- Experimental Design & Execution: Independently evaluate, select, and apply standardized and advanced scientific procedures; contribute directly to the planning, design, execution, and interpretation of in vitro and in vivo experiments.
- Data Integrity & Analysis: Make detailed observations, analyze complex datasets, maintain rigorous electronic laboratory records, and troubleshoot experimental protocols.
- Dissemination & Scientific Communication: Assist in the preparation of research manuscripts, technical reports, grant proposals, and scientific presentations; present findings and progress at internal lab meetings and external technical conferences.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Maintain shared laboratory operations, uphold high safety standards, and participate in the training and guidance of junior lab personnel, trainees, and students.
Preferred Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Mammalian Cell Culture: Extensive hands-on experience with sterile technique, primary human/murine immune cell isolation (PBMCs, T cells), activation, expansion, and cryopreservation.
- Multicolor Flow Cytometry: Demonstrated proficiency in multi-panel (8+ color) panel design and data analysis using FlowJo.
- T-Cell Engineering & Functional Assays: Experience with viral transduction (lentivirus or retrovirus) or non-viral gene delivery (CRISPR/electroporation), along with downstream in vitro functional readouts (cytotoxicity assays,cytokine profiling via ELISA/Luminex, proliferation).
- Molecular Biology Fundamentals: Routine execution of PCR, vector cloning, plasmid preparation, and gel electrophoresis.
Additional Preferred / Highly Desirable Qualifications
- In Vivo Models: Experience handling immunocompromised or syngeneic murine models, adoptive cell transfer, tumor inoculations, and bioluminescent imaging (IVIS).
- Single-Cell & Genomics: Familiarity with preparation protocols for single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) or high-dimensional spectral profiling.
- Data & Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Prism, FlowJo, and electronic lab notebooks (ELN).
Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline; may require a Master’s Degree for certain lab specialties. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related area/laboratory setting.
Required Credentials
N/A.
Preferred
Master’s Degree in applicable field/research specialty highly preferred. Significant experience conducting research in area of specialization. Some experience with laboratory management.
Compensation Range
$32.87 - $49.31 per hourSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Research Scientist Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Meta49
- TikTok13
- ByteDance13
- Amazon8
- NVIDIA6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software19
- Science & Research3
- Social Media1
- Manufacturing1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research scientist jobs across Washington.
- PhD or master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing independent research studies
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and statistical software used in the specialty area
- Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or a portfolio demonstrating original research contributions
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings to technical audiences
- Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and compliance standards applicable to Washington research settings
Research Scientist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research scientist in Washington?
Most research scientist positions in Washington require at minimum a master's degree, and many roles at major employers require a PhD in a relevant discipline such as biology, chemistry, computer science, or engineering. Washington does not issue a general state license for research scientists, so hiring decisions turn on education, publications, and demonstrated research output. Candidates targeting life sciences roles should be aware that work in clinical or diagnostic laboratory settings may require certification through the Washington State Department of Health.
Which companies hire research scientists in Washington?
Employers hiring research scientists in Washington right now include Meta, TikTok, and ByteDance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, world-class research hospitals, and federally funded laboratories at institutions like Pacific Northwest National Laboratory makes it one of the deepest employer pools for research scientists in the western United States.
Which Washington cities have the most research scientist jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue account for the largest share of research scientist openings in Washington. Seattle anchors the market through its dense cluster of biotech firms, university medical centers, and technology companies, while Redmond draws openings tied to large technology campuses, and Bothell has grown into a hub for life sciences manufacturing and research operations that consistently post scientist-level roles.
Are there remote research scientist jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Research science is heavily hands-on, and most roles require physical access to laboratory equipment, biological samples, or specialized instrumentation. About 20% of research scientist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in computational, data-heavy, or modeling sub-disciplines where the core work happens on a computer rather than at a bench.
How can I get hired as a research scientist in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research associate or junior scientist role, which Washington employers including major biotech companies in Bothell and academic medical centers in Seattle post regularly for candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree and laboratory coursework. Completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington or Washington State University is the standard bridge into independent scientist roles for recent PhDs. Candidates from adjacent roles such as lab technician, research coordinator, or data analyst who can show direct research output through a publication, thesis, or documented project have a clear advantage in Washington hiring.
Where can I find and apply to research scientist jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to research scientist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and target area, and apply directly through the listing.
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