Scientist Jobs in District of Columbia

A Scientist in the chemistry industry is a professional who conducts rigorous experiments, studies, and research to further knowledge about the composition, structure, and properties of substances. They play a crucial role in discovering and developing new medicines, materials, products, or processes for manufacturing. Key tasks include creating and testing hypotheses, analyzing data, writing reports, and presenting findings. Essential skills for a Chemistry Scientist include analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in using sophisticated laboratory equipment and software tools. They should also have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively share their research findings.

Chemistry Scientists should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field, although many positions require a Master's degree or PhD. Certifications, such as Certified Chemist or Certified Professional Chemist, can further enhance their credibility in the field. Individuals aspiring to become a Scientist in the chemistry industry often start their careers in roles such as Laboratory Assistant, where they gain hands-on experience with laboratory procedures and equipment, or Research Assistant, where they contribute to scientific studies under the guidance of experienced researchers. Some may also work as a Chemical Technician, performing routine chemical tests and assisting with research projects.

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Quality Control Analyst Mid

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Quality Control Analyst Mid Position Title: Quality Control Analyst Mid/Data Quality Engineer Special Skillset Key Responsibilities Automate Data Quality at Scale Design and implement automated...

Principal Software Development Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

About the team The Connections Platform team at Zillow builds and supports platforms that connect customers with their move teams throughout the home-buying journey. Our work powers lead...

Remote Work

Chemistry & Life Sciences Prosecution Associate / Patent Agent / Patent Scientist a Bioinformatics (CA, DC, NC)Chemistry & Life Sciences Prosecution Associate / Patent Agent / Patent Scientist a Bioinformatics...

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

GS-12 CLS - Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist Assignment....

Medical Lab Scientist II - Full Time Day Shift Blood Bank

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

General Summary of Position Performs specimen testing and analysis on patient samples to aid the clinician in providing patient care services. Ensures that all quality control, quality assurance...

Senior Data Scientist - Federal

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Represent the DataRobot product to various personas across the customer organizations spanning from data scientists to C-level executives....

Remote Work

Medical Lab Scientist II - Full time Night Shift Core Lab

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

General Summary of Position Performs specimen testing and analysis on patient samples to aid the clinician in providing patient care services. Ensures that all quality control, quality assurance...

Senior Software Development Engineer, AI Tools

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

About the team The Rich Media organization delivers cutting-edge visual media experiences, enabling Zillow customers to gain a deeper understanding of homes. Our mission goes beyond replicating...

Remote Work

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Hybrid

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) you will test software capabilities for a AWS cloud based case management system In this job, you will: Writing automated test...

Interdicsiplinary (Engineer/Physicist/Data Scientist)

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be...

Implementation Scientist

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

Implementation Scientist RemoteClinical SalesFull time France Germany Description Do you bring technical knowledge of Genomics and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows coupled with a best-in-class...

Medical Lab Scientist III - Blood Bank

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

General Summary of Position Performs routine and specialized assays and provides technical advice and information in the blood bank department of the clinical laboratory to provide data for use in...

Managing Director, Polymer Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

For this Managing Director role, we are looking for a Polymers Engineer or Scientist Leader that has strong proven experience in team building, team-based project execution, and top-notch client management...

Data Scientist, Senior

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Data Scientist who will provide analytic technical support to mission operations and the intelligence lifecycle: requirements collection and refinement, translating...

Senior Research Scientist - Formulation

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

Senior Research Scientist - Formulation Location: United Kingdom Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Engineering Jobs Advertiser: Amway Inc....

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Scientist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Data Scientist Nanodegree Program
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Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 2
This course covers key topics in the use of quantum mechanics in many modern applications in science and technology, introduces core advanced concepts such as spin, identical particles, the...
Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers 1
This 9 week course aims to teach quantum mechanics to anyone with a reasonable college-level understanding of physical science or engineering. Quantum mechanics was once mostly of interest to...

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Salary for Scientist Jobs in District of Columbia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Scientists in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.3%
Master's Degree
24.5%
Associate's Degree
1.5%
High School or GED
1.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.7%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Scientists in District of Columbia
None
32.8%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
1-2 years
16.9%
4-6 years
11.4%
6-8 years
7.8%
2-4 years
7.0%
10+ years
6.0%

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