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Junior Scientific Technician

College Park, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

Senior$522M raised

SAIC is recruiting for a Junior Scientific Technician for one of our programs supporting the FDA. SAIC supports the FDA and their scientists in Scientific Computing which includes but is not limited to; technical, labora…

Skills: DNA Extraction, Next-Generation Sequencing, PCR Amplification, Python, Bioinformatics

University of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences logoUniversity of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Proposal Development Manager

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$117k–$140k/yr

Mid level

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement: The mission of the Research Development Office is to grow the volume and visibility of UMD’s research enterprise. We provide customized services to help faculty an…

Skills: Proposal Development, Grant Writing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement

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Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - College Park, MD, USA

College Park, Maryland, United States · Remote Solely

$140k–$200k/yr

Senior

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news artic…

Skills: Python, Bash, Linux, Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code

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Assistant Professor

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$100k–$110k/yr

Senior

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement: The Department of Kinesiology within the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland College Park (https://sph.umd.edu/academics/departments-units/depart…

Skills: Exercise Physiology, Extramural Funding, Graduate Mentoring, University Teaching, Laboratory Methodologies

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Plant Research Growth Facility Manager

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$75k–$90k/yr

Mid level

Job Description SummaryPosition Summary/Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for managing the daily functions of the University of Maryland Plant Research Growth Facility, housed in the Research Greenhouse C…

Skills: Greenhouse Management, Plant Care, Personnel Supervision, Integrated Pest Management, Environmental Control Systems

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Laboratory Animal Technician

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$45k–$54k/yr

Entry level

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement: The University of Maryland-College Park animal care and use program provides a humane and compliant environment for all animals involved in research, teaching and …

Skills: Animal Husbandry, Laboratory Animal Care, Equipment Operation, Standard Operating Procedures, Verbal Communication

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Senior Electronics Technician

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$60k–$72k/yr

Senior$3.8B raised

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of…

Skills: Precision Soldering, PCBA Assembly, Electro-mechanical Box Builds, Rack Integration, IPC J-STD-001

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Lecturer

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$36k–$103k/yr

Mid level

Job Description Summary & Additional Information Organization's Summary Statement: The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM; aim.umd.edu) has openings for instructional faculty positions t…

Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Programming, Ethics, Formal Methods

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Senior Systems and Network Engineer

College Park, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$127k–$166k/yr

Senior$3.8B raised

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of…

Skills: Linux Server Provisioning, Network Engineering, Infrastructure As Code, Ansible, VLAN Configuration

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Campus Farm Program Coordinator

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$52k–$62k/yr

Mid level

Job Description SummaryThis position is a 12-month staff vacancy with responsibilities that include the overall management of the animals, facilities, and equipment on the Campus Farm. In addition, the Program Coordinato…

Skills: Animal Handling, Animal Feeding, Farm Equipment Operation, Personnel Supervision, Budget Monitoring

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Post- Doctoral Associate

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$60k–$65k/yr

Entry level

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement: IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and…

Skills: Polymer Synthesis, Polymer Characterization, NMR, SEC, AF4

Entarian

Scientist

College Park, Maryland, United States · Hybrid

$70k–$85k/yr

Senior

Overview/ Job Responsibilities Entarian is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scientist to support NOAA operational calibration of sensors on Low Earth Orbiting satellites, including characterizing, and monitoring th…

Skills: Python Programming, AI/ML, Geospatial Database Management, GNSS Radio Occultation Processing, Analytical Skills

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Agricultural Worker II

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$43k–$51k/yr

Mid level

Job Description SummaryThe Department of Animal and Avian Sciences (ANSC) at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an individual to support the University of Maryland’s Campus Farm. Under the supervision o…

Skills: Animal Care, Farm Machinery Operation, Power Tool Operation, Fence Repair, Barn Maintenance

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Senior Faculty Specialist

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$142k–$178k/yr

Senior

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the A. James Clark School of Engineering is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support enterprise I…

Skills: Systems Administration, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Virtualization

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Senior Research Scientist - Fault Tolerant Quantum Algorithms

College Park, Maryland, United States · Remote OK

$146k–$191k/yr

Mid level$3.8B raised

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of…

Skills: Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Resource Estimation, C++, Python, Qiskit

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Academic Program Coordinator

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$63k–$70k/yr

Entry level

Job Description SummaryThe Coordinator, Student Services and Advising will coordinate all the activities of the Biophysics (BIPH) and Chemical Physics (CHPH) Graduate Programs in the College of Computer, Mathematical and…

Skills: Academic Advising, Student Personnel Administration, Recruitment, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

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Post-Doctoral Associate

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$50k–$60k/yr

Mid level

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement: The Agroecology Lab at the University of Maryland invites applications for a Post-doctoral Associate to work on the Options to Adapting to Rising Seas (OARS) proje…

Skills: Quantitative Environmental Science, Geospatial Databases, Web-based Tool Development, Quantitative Data Analysis, Science-informed Decision Support

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Scientific Systems Engineer

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

Senior$522M raised

SAIC is recruiting for a Scientific Systems Engineer for one of our programs supporting the FDA. This candidate will be required to provide general support for Windows and Mac OS workstations in the FDA laboratory and of…

Skills: Windows OS, Mac OS, Active Directory, Scientific Workstation Configuration, System Administration

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Declassification Analyst - Entry Level

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$75k–$90k/yr

Entry level

This is an entry-level professional position on our Declassification Analysis team and training is provided. Work is 100% ON-SITE (no remote). Work takes place primarily at the National Archives & Records Administration …

Skills: Declassification Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Nuclear Weapons Technology, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Systems, National Security Information Review

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Research Asistant

College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site

$46k–$55k/yr

Mid level

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement: The Research Assistant supports ongoing research projects by performing literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with the development of re…

Skills: Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Laboratory Procedures

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Junior Scientific Technician

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College Park, Maryland, United States • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 4h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tasks including DNA extraction, genomic library preparation, and PCR amplification for food safety genomics. Develop CLI applications, data visualization pipelines, and production Python tools for microbiome and metagenomic analysis.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Must be able to obtain an FDA Public Trust clearance and possess familiarity with various server and virtualization technologies.

Full job description

 SAIC is recruiting for a Junior Scientific Technician for one of our programs supporting the FDA. SAIC supports the FDA and their scientists in Scientific Computing which includes but is not limited to; technical, laboratory, and research aspects. Independent, motivated individuals with strong communication and organizational skills for documenting processes, procedures, and briefing reports are desired. Familiarity with laboratory research, computational biology, data analysis, or bioinformatics is a plus. Position requires either an active FDA Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain prior to start.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Perform DNA extraction and quality control from diverse food products
  • Prepare genomic libraries and apply target enrichment protocols for next-generation sequencing (NGS)
  • Conduct PCR amplification of DNA from spiked food samples or food products
  • Present findings at group meetings and prepare materials for potential conference abstracts/posters
  • Work directly alongside a senior engineer to develop CLI applications, data visualization pipelines (matplotlib/seaborn), HPC-integrated workflows (SLURM), and scientific reporting systems, shipping real code that runs on food safety genomics data
  • Assist in building and testing production Python tools for microbiome analysis, bacterial phylogenetics, and metagenomic interpretation
  • Review and reform customer facing ServiceNow forms by modifying fields and content to capture the request by the customer as well as capture the information required by the receiving team(s)
  • Implement continuous improvement methodology through the use of IT systems or procedure
  • Additional responsibilities will include: End user documentation, scientific instrument inventory, and additional duties as assigned

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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Advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world.

Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Reston, VA
LinkedIn followers
481,988
Total funding
$522M

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our portfolio of offerings integrates emerging technology into mission critical operations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has approximately 23,000 employees and annual revenues of about $7.3 billion.

Offices: 12010 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190, US

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Science & Research jobs in College Park, MD pay?

Based on 43 listings with disclosed salaries, most science & research jobs in College Park, MD pay between $55k–$138k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Science & Research jobs are open in College Park, MD right now?

There are currently 50 open science & research positions in College Park, MD listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in College Park, MD?

Companies currently hiring include University of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, InfiniSource Consulting Solutions, Inc., IonQ, American Institute of Physics, SAIC, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in College Park, MD?

Yes — 12 of the 50 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (6 remote, 6 hybrid).

How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in College Park, MD?

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