Scientist Jobs in Delaware
Scientist jobs in Delaware are concentrated in the Wilmington corridor, Newark, and the Dover area, where companies like DuPont, Corteva Agriscience, and Incyte have long-standing research operations. Demand runs from bench-level research scientists and analytical chemists to principal scientists leading discovery programs, with particularly strong hiring in life sciences, materials science, and agricultural chemistry. Delaware's compact geography means most openings are within commuting distance of Philadelphia, expanding the candidate pool and the employer roster. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Updated: Yesterday
Location: Remote, DE, United States
Job ID: 25112668-OTHLOC-1500-2DDE-2DR
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Clinical/Medical Scientist (Medical Monitoring) - Oncology - BreastOur Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.
Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.
Job Responsibilities
- Works with Medical Director to develop medical plans (Medical Management Plan, Medical Data Review Plan, and Eligibility Review Plan). Engages with outside experts/consultants/advisors to coordinate the acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input to prepare the respective medical plans.
- Performs regular and ad-hoc medical review of data listings and data visualization as needed; analyzes the data to identify risks and data patterns/trends and supports documentation of medical reviews. Pro-actively identifies and resolves medical data review issues as they arise.
- Authors medical data queries and reviews query responses, approves query closure in association with Medical Director.
- May assist Medical Director in patient profiles review, scientific review of other study level data, protocol deviation review, creation of Medical Review Summary report as needed.
- Partners with Medical Directors for medical data review meetings and safety review meetings including slide preparation as needed.
- Manages project scope of work, objectives, and quality of deliverables to ensure the project specific milestones and timelines are met. Serves as primary interface between internal team, customers, and vendors in the areas of medical data review and eligibility review.
- Collaborates with study team members including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, and Project Management (set-up and/or lead meetings as appropriate) to identify risks related to data integrity and subject safety. Escalates ongoing and newly developed study concerns such as at-risk project deliverables and out of-scope tasks to the project leads in a timely manner.
- Attends and present at Trusted Process meetings and may participate in internal and external audits.
- Acquires basic understanding and knowledge of ongoing protocol designs and disease related terminology and pathology.
- Adheres to all data privacy guidelines, International Committee on Harmonization (ICH), and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), all enterprise policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and project plans. Adheres to customer policies and standard operating procedures, as required in project plans.
- May manage limited number of direct reports. May participate or conduct interviews.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range:
$67,700.00 - $115,100.00The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
http://www.syneoshealth.com
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
Summary
Partners with medical director and other team members on clinical and scientific input for phase I-IV clinical trials with an emphasis on protocol-specific requirements and ensuring the scientific integrity and data quality of clinical trials by using scientific knowledge. Collaborates with Medical Director(s) and other team members on data reviews, and other Medical Management activities to ensure the successful execution and conduct of clinical trials.Updated: Yesterday
Location: Remote, DE, United States
Job ID: 25112668-OTHLOC-1500-2DDE-2DR
Join our Talent Network
Description
Clinical/Medical Scientist (Medical Monitoring) - Oncology - BreastOur Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.
Discover what your 25,000 future colleagues already know:
Why Syneos Health
- We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
- We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.
Job Responsibilities
- Works with Medical Director to develop medical plans (Medical Management Plan, Medical Data Review Plan, and Eligibility Review Plan). Engages with outside experts/consultants/advisors to coordinate the acquisition of necessary medical/scientific input to prepare the respective medical plans.
- Performs regular and ad-hoc medical review of data listings and data visualization as needed; analyzes the data to identify risks and data patterns/trends and supports documentation of medical reviews. Pro-actively identifies and resolves medical data review issues as they arise.
- Authors medical data queries and reviews query responses, approves query closure in association with Medical Director.
- May assist Medical Director in patient profiles review, scientific review of other study level data, protocol deviation review, creation of Medical Review Summary report as needed.
- Partners with Medical Directors for medical data review meetings and safety review meetings including slide preparation as needed.
- Manages project scope of work, objectives, and quality of deliverables to ensure the project specific milestones and timelines are met. Serves as primary interface between internal team, customers, and vendors in the areas of medical data review and eligibility review.
- Collaborates with study team members including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, and Project Management (set-up and/or lead meetings as appropriate) to identify risks related to data integrity and subject safety. Escalates ongoing and newly developed study concerns such as at-risk project deliverables and out of-scope tasks to the project leads in a timely manner.
- Attends and present at Trusted Process meetings and may participate in internal and external audits.
- Acquires basic understanding and knowledge of ongoing protocol designs and disease related terminology and pathology.
- Adheres to all data privacy guidelines, International Committee on Harmonization (ICH), and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), all enterprise policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and project plans. Adheres to customer policies and standard operating procedures, as required in project plans.
- May manage limited number of direct reports. May participate or conduct interviews.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range:
$67,700.00 - $115,100.00The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
http://www.syneoshealth.com
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
Summary
Partners with medical director and other team members on clinical and scientific input for phase I-IV clinical trials with an emphasis on protocol-specific requirements and ensuring the scientific integrity and data quality of clinical trials by using scientific knowledge. Collaborates with Medical Director(s) and other team members on data reviews, and other Medical Management activities to ensure the successful execution and conduct of clinical trials.See All 19 Scientist Jobs in Delaware
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- Medical Devices
- Banking & Financial Services
What Delaware Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scientist jobs across Delaware.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biology, materials science, or a closely related field
- Hands-on laboratory experience with techniques relevant to the hiring group's research focus
- Proficiency with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, or spectroscopy
- Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and document findings in a scientific notebook or LIMS
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports, protocols, and regulatory submissions
- Experience working in a regulated environment such as GMP, GLP, or FDA-compliant laboratory settings
Scientist Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a scientist in Delaware?
Most scientist roles in Delaware require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a natural science or engineering discipline, though research and principal-level positions at the state's major pharmaceutical and chemical employers typically expect a master's degree or doctorate. Delaware does not issue a general state license for scientists, so hiring hinges on education, demonstrated laboratory skills, and relevant industry experience rather than a board credential.
Which companies hire scientists in Delaware?
Companies currently hiring scientists in Delaware include SNA International, Universal Display Corporation, and Best Egg, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Delaware's deep roots in chemical and life-sciences research mean many of these employers maintain large on-site laboratory operations rather than relying on contract or remote staff.
Which Delaware cities have the most scientist jobs?
Newark, Wilmington, and Dover account for the largest concentration of scientist openings in Delaware. Wilmington and Newark anchor most of the hiring because of the corporate research campuses and university partnerships clustered in New Castle County, while any Dover-area openings tend to reflect state government laboratories and agricultural research tied to Delaware's farming economy.
Are there remote scientist jobs in Delaware?
Yes, but they're rare. Most scientist work in Delaware is hands-on and laboratory-based, which requires physical presence on site. About 44% of scientist openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in data analysis, computational modeling, or regulatory affairs rather than bench research.
How can I get hired as a scientist in Delaware with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a research associate or laboratory technician role, which Delaware's pharmaceutical and agricultural science employers use as a structured starting point for early-career candidates. Companies like Corteva and Incyte regularly bring in candidates through new-graduate hiring pipelines and internship-to-hire conversions. A degree in chemistry or biology plus demonstrated lab coursework, even from a University of Delaware or Delaware State University program, is often enough to compete for these positions.
Where can I find and apply to scientist jobs in Delaware?
You can find and apply to scientist jobs in Delaware on Migrate Mate, which lists current Delaware openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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