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Biotechnology Jobs in Washington, DC

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Rockville, MD1 day ago

$125,000–$155,000

If you apply to this position-please describe your experience with the following: nucleic acid chemistry enzyme systems molecular diagnosticsOur client is expanding and seeks a Research Scientist focused on Molecular Diagnostics Innovation. Pioneer novel approaches to nucleic acid amplification and detection, moving beyond conventional methodologies to develop next-generation diagnostic platforms.

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Washington, DC6 days ago

Remote

Full-time

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) within the office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) improves national preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) accidents and attacks, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases by supporting the development and acquisition of medical countermeasures (MCM) against these threats. Provide technical expertise to individual advanced research and development (ARD) and/or nonclinical project coordination teams (PCTs).Act as the primary data management contact for BARDA ARD/nonclinical PCTs supporting contracts issued to CHEM, RADNUC, and BIOLOGICAL network contract research laboratories (CROs).

Washington, DC30+ days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field, and will have three to five years of biologics, pharmaceutical, chemical or biotech litigation, PTAB, and/or related patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, or a related field, and will have three to five years of biologics, pharmaceutical, chemical or biotech litigation, PTAB, and/or related patent litigation experience.

Washington, DC, DC30+ days ago

Master's degree (PhD preferred) focused on molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, organic chemistry, molecular genetics, human genetics, antibodies, immunology, or related scientific discipline. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests.

Washington, DC, DC30+ days ago

The candidate is required to have experience drafting and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications and preferably also in preparing patent opinions specifically in biotechnology or similar technology. The ideal candidate will have immediately transferable skills, strong legal writing and research skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Arlington, Virginia22 days ago

Responsibilities: As a Biotechnology Subject Matter Expert with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following: Support the Office of Critical Technologies as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic biotechnology initiatives. Overview: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Washington, DC, DC28 days ago

Experience in preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the areas of molecular biology, immunology, immuno-oncology, genetics, and agricultural biotechnology would be particularly useful. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests.

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Manassas, Virginia6 days ago

$95,000–$110,000 Per Year

The Lead Biologist is responsible for conducting complex experiments in the study of biological materials and processes, taking a lead role in coordinating testing and studies that advance product development and research, collecting and reporting data and findings, and determining methods for monitoring laboratory supplies, equipment, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in molecular biology QC testing, strong understanding of quality principles (CAPA, nonconformances, data integrity, creating and revising SOPs and WI), and strong mentorship capabilities.

Washington, D.C., DC30+ days ago

$235,000–$390,000 Per Year

One reason for this success is Fenwick's nationally recognized Patent Group, which was named the Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property (Nationwide 2023 & 2022 and Western U.S. 2024 & 2021-2022), ranked as a Tier 1 Patent Prosecution Firm in California by Chambers USA (2025), named as Highly Recommended for Patent Prosecution in California by IAM Patent 1000 (2025), and is consistently recognized as a leading patent prosecution practice by The Legal 500, including receiving the Highest Tier Nationally for Patent Prosecution (2024). Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Rockville, MD30+ days ago

$85,000–$95,000 Per Year

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries.

Sterling, VA30+ days ago

We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies. Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.

Gaithersburg, MD30+ days ago

$114,685–$172,026 Per Year

RNA design and production: Design mRNA sequences; perform in vitro transcription, purification, and expression workflows for RNA-based vaccine modalities; assess quality and potency using appropriate analytical assays. Short-term Incentive Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Bethesda, MD19 days ago

Full-time

Computercraft is seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to lead the SRA Bioinformatics team supporting the NIH Sequence Read Archive (SRA), the world’s largest publicly accessible repository for genomic sequencing data. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside computational biologists and computer scientists on large-scale bioinformatics initiatives that directly support scientific discovery and the broader research community.

Washington, DC, DC30+ days ago

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. D. (or M.S. with research experience) in Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field.

Sterling, VA30+ days ago

McLean, VA30+ days ago

Candidates should have experience in a law firm or in-house drafting patent applications and assisting with drafting of opinions, as well as performing freedom-to-operate patent searches and literature searches. D. degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, cell or molecular biology, or related field, and technical experience in biotechnology, molecular biology and/or biochemistry.

Laurel, Maryland20 days ago

This role is ideal for a multidisciplinary leader passionate about applying biotechnology to develop biohybrid systems, biomanufacturing approaches, and sensing that bridge molecular-scale technologies with system-level applications. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Baltimore, MD30+ days ago

$240,000–$260,000 Per Year

Total Estimated Compensation (based on PSG market data): $240,000 - $260,000 plus home office set up, benefits, and expenses. Our client is a worldwide leading provider of laboratory instruments, consumables, and services to the life science markets.

Washington, DC, DC30+ days ago

The ideal candidate will have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as superior academic credentials with a background in one of the following fields: biology, cell or molecular biology, genetics, immunology, cancer biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and similar disciplines. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests.

Washington, DC, DC30+ days ago

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Applicant should have strong writing skills and relevant patent prosecution experience related to Biology, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences.

Ft Detrick, Maryland30+ days ago

Perform assessments of viral replication using plaque assays and RT-qPCR; conduct transcriptomic analyses (spatial, single-cell, and/or bulk); evaluate blood chemistry; and measure viral antigens, antiviral antibodies, cytokines, and chemokines using Luminex and ELISA platforms. Perform molecular biology techniques including PCR, qRT-PCR, cloning, transformations, fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, Western blotting, immunofluorescence assays (IFAs), high-content imaging, plaque assays, PRNTs, and related methodologies.

Manassas, Virginia14 days ago

$115,000–$140,000 Per Year

Responsibilities: Program & Project Leadership: Develops and executes integrated, cross-functional program plans across the full lifecycle, ensuring consistent delivery, risk management, and successful outcomes across multiple concurrent projects. A global nonprofit that provides trusted biological materials for science and health, ATCC is seeking a Program Manager I to lead complex, cross-functional programs onsite in Manassas, VA supporting regulated biological materials manufacturing and bioproduction.

Ft Detrick, MD30+ days ago

Washington, DC, DC30+ days ago

D. in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, cancer biology, pharmacology, biophysics, or a related field of study. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests.

Washington, DC30+ days ago

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

Manassas, Virginia15 days ago

$65,000–$75,000 Per Year

This role provides the opportunity to apply core biology skills in a structured, regulated biomanufacturing environment, contributing to the production, characterization, and testing of valuable biological materials while supporting quality assurance and product integrity. Team Collaboration: Partners with cross-functional teams to meet production targets, resolve routine issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Germantown, MD30+ days ago

$82,500–$137,500 Per Year

Support product lifecycle activities following QIAGEN global design control processes for IVD regulated products, from feasibility, analytical and clinical validation in product development up to lifecycle management for registered products. • Lead meetings to outline new product opportunities with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Marketing, R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Operations.

Rockville, MD30+ days ago

$115,000–$150,000

Develop and advance next-generation phage display methodologies — including guided selection strategies, structure-informed panning, and epitope-directed approaches — expanding platform capabilities well beyond conventional campaign execution. Integrate AI/ML and computational tools into phage display workflows, leveraging generative protein design, protein language models, and in silico affinity prediction to accelerate lead identification and optimization.

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Rockville, MD5 days ago

$115,000–$150,000

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

In this role, you will provide scientific expertise in support of Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application’s (ORIVA) mission to develop, validate, and apply non-animal approaches and innovative technologies to advance human-centered biomedical research across National Insitutes of Health (NIH). Evaluate New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and prepare documentation aligned with guidelines from the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM), FDA, EPA, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) .

Rockville, Maryland15 days ago

$100–$134 Per Hour

Responsibilities: Support NCATS scientists engaging in high content screening experiments by advising on optimal equipment, control layout and performance, and assay conditions required to generate data that is reproducible. Collaborate with data scientists at NCATS to ensure data analysis pipelines and algorithms are reproducible and applicable to a wide range of scientific projects.

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Ft Detrick, Maryland6 days ago

The Laboratory Technician will work in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories, supporting animal protocols, conducting a wide range of assays, preparing reagents, managing laboratory inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Execute cell biology/biochemical/microbiological tasks (e.g., protein gel electrophoresis, western blot, macrophage cell line growth, live/dead cell determinations).

Baltimore, MD30+ days ago

Full-time

An ideal candidate is expected to display a high level of passion and curiosity, with a strong sense of urgency to develop important new therapeutics for devastating genetic diseases. We are looking for a Laboratory Manager who will be responsible for general lab operations, monitoring inventory, ordering, purchasing, and shipping/receiving.

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Ft Detrick, MD6 days ago

Ft Detrick, MD30+ days ago

Chenega Professional & Technical Services, LLC., a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Laboratory Technician 4. The Laboratory Technician shall provide laboratory support by assisting in the performance of aerosol exposures and animal research protocols as directed by AAT Leadership. Contractor shall independently assemble, calibrate, and test telemetry systems; troubleshoot electronic and software communication issues, and independently perform telemetry support for animal studies in BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 biocontainment laboratory environments.

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