Scientist Jobs in Washington, DC
Scientist jobs in Washington, District of Columbia concentrate heavily in the Capitol Hill corridor, Bethesda's biomedical cluster just across the Maryland line, and the Foggy Bottom and Southwest Waterfront areas, across federal research agencies, defense contractors, and life sciences firms. Employers hiring right now include Exponent, Unissant, and Microsoft. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Updated: Yesterday
Location: Remote, DC, United States
Job ID: 25112668-OTHLOC-1500-2DDC-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, DC, United States
Job ID: 25112668-OTHLOC-1500-2DDC-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 57 Scientist Jobs in Washington
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Scientist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a scientist job in Washington?
The strongest path in Washington is aligning your background with the federal research ecosystem: NIH-funded programs, EPA and FDA offices, and defense-adjacent contractors in the District and nearby Bethesda cluster are the dominant employers. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with regulated research environments, security clearance eligibility, or inter-agency collaboration stand out. Targeting roles at federal labs, think tanks, and government contractors gives you the widest access to Washington's market.
Which companies hire scientists in Washington?
Employers hiring scientists in Washington right now include Exponent, Unissant, and Microsoft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's employer mix leans heavily toward federal agencies, federally funded research organizations, and the defense and health-policy contractors that cluster around them.
Are there remote scientist jobs in Washington?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the type of work: hands-on lab and fieldwork roles are almost always on-site, while data analysis, epidemiology, and policy-facing science roles are far more remote-friendly. About 67% of scientist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Analytical and regulatory science positions within Washington's federal agency network tend to offer the most hybrid flexibility.
How can I get a scientist job in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Washington is through federal internship and fellowship programs run by agencies like NIH, EPA, and the Smithsonian, which regularly bring in early-career scientists and often convert participants to full positions. Research coordinator, laboratory technician, and science policy analyst roles at government contractors and nonprofits in the District also serve as strong lateral entry points. A master's degree in a relevant field or hands-on thesis research noticeably strengthens applications in this market.
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