Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Jobs in Virginia
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist jobs in Virginia are open across McLean, Richmond, and Arlington and other Virginia metros, with employers like Capital One, Amazon, and ECS Limited hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Our Biologics Development team brings essential biosimilar medicines to our patients in the United States by providing analytical expertise in developing protein bioassays, interpreting data, and assuring a thorough analytical package for health authority review. The Senior Scientist will bring their knowledge and experience in service to patients and pursuit of excellence to secure low cost insulins to patients within the United States.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Scientist Biologics will:
- Technical Lead and SME for de novo method development and characterization based on protein structure and biochemistry
- Provide strategic and scientific direction for phase-appropriate, biologics-specific assays
- Oversee microbiological testing strategy, including compendial method verification (endotoxin, bioburden, sterility), and ensures methods are suitable for the product
- Critically review and approve bioassay protocols; provide scientific direction and interpretation of data to drive next steps
- Provide scientific review of protocols, reports, and methods; establish clear technical expectations and guidance documents
- Author specialized, preformatted, facility sections to create a facility core dossier
- Act as SME in regulatory interactions, including FDA meetings and inspections; defend bioassay and biological methods, based on Protein Chemistry
- Lead and conduct activities or projects as assigned
This role offers a flexible remote work style with travel to Civica’s Petersburg, Virginia manufacturing facility and Lehi, Utah office as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue doing what is in the best interest of our patients.
What we look for:
- A Bachelors Degree in biochemistry with at least 5+ years of directly relevant professional experience in protein structure and functional assays
- Demonstrated organizational leadership skills at functional levels
- Application of sound and accurate judgment to make timely decisions
- Excellent strategic acumen, collaboration, and communication skills are required
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to travel in the U.S. and internationally, as needed, for contract manufacturing oversight and Civica manufacturing site. Travel of up to 10% may be required.
INTRODUCTION
Our Biologics Development team brings essential biosimilar medicines to our patients in the United States by providing analytical expertise in developing protein bioassays, interpreting data, and assuring a thorough analytical package for health authority review. The Senior Scientist will bring their knowledge and experience in service to patients and pursuit of excellence to secure low cost insulins to patients within the United States.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Scientist Biologics will:
- Technical Lead and SME for de novo method development and characterization based on protein structure and biochemistry
- Provide strategic and scientific direction for phase-appropriate, biologics-specific assays
- Oversee microbiological testing strategy, including compendial method verification (endotoxin, bioburden, sterility), and ensures methods are suitable for the product
- Critically review and approve bioassay protocols; provide scientific direction and interpretation of data to drive next steps
- Provide scientific review of protocols, reports, and methods; establish clear technical expectations and guidance documents
- Author specialized, preformatted, facility sections to create a facility core dossier
- Act as SME in regulatory interactions, including FDA meetings and inspections; defend bioassay and biological methods, based on Protein Chemistry
- Lead and conduct activities or projects as assigned
This role offers a flexible remote work style with travel to Civica’s Petersburg, Virginia manufacturing facility and Lehi, Utah office as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue doing what is in the best interest of our patients.
What we look for:
- A Bachelors Degree in biochemistry with at least 5+ years of directly relevant professional experience in protein structure and functional assays
- Demonstrated organizational leadership skills at functional levels
- Application of sound and accurate judgment to make timely decisions
- Excellent strategic acumen, collaboration, and communication skills are required
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to travel in the U.S. and internationally, as needed, for contract manufacturing oversight and Civica manufacturing site. Travel of up to 10% may be required.
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Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- Capital One119
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- ECS Limited30
- KPMG26
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- Consulting & Professional Services265
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior bioinformatics scientist jobs across Virginia.
- PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis and pipeline development
- Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis including RNA-seq, WGS, or scRNA-seq
- Hands-on use of workflow management systems such as Snakemake, Nextflow, or WDL
- Familiarity with cloud computing environments including AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publication or contributions to open-source bioinformatics tools
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior bioinformatics scientist jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 1,332+ senior bioinformatics scientist openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in McLean, Richmond, and Arlington. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
How much do senior bioinformatics scientists make in Virginia?
Senior bioinformatics scientists in Virginia earn a median of about $96,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,650 for the lowest 10% to over $151,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Virginia cities have the most senior bioinformatics scientist jobs?
McLean, Richmond, and Arlington have the most senior bioinformatics scientist openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior bioinformatics scientists in Virginia?
Employers hiring senior bioinformatics scientists in Virginia include Capital One, Amazon, and ECS Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior bioinformatics scientist jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 21% of senior bioinformatics scientist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for senior bioinformatics scientist jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to senior bioinformatics scientist jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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