Research Scientist Jobs in Oakton, VA

1-15 of 18 Jobs

Arlington, VA (12 miles from Oakton, VA)
2 days ago

Arlington, VA (12 miles from Oakton, VA)
2 days ago

Description Leidos currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist to lead the development of Human Factors solutions for the Information and Data Sciences Division of the Leidos...

Computational Chemist - Research Scientist

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
2 days ago

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
2 days ago

Computational Chemist - Research Scientist Employer Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Location Livermore, California, US Salary Competitive Posted Jul 02, 2025 Posting live until Sep 30, 2025 Ref...

Associate Bioanalytical Scientist LC-MS/MS

Germantown, MD (17 miles from Oakton, VA)
7 days ago

Germantown, MD (17 miles from Oakton, VA)
7 days ago

Position: Associate Bioanalytical Scientist LC-MS/MS - Level I Location: Germantown - Onsite Salary: The expected salary range is $55,000-$65,000 per year We are looking for an Associate...

Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003353) Johns Hopkins University

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
12 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
12 days ago

General Description Salary: $20-$29 per hour PREP Research Associate This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST...

Associate Research Scientist (PREP0003538) Johns Hopkins University

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
15 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
15 days ago

General Description Salary: $86,000-$95,000 a year PREP Research Associate CHIPS Funded Project This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience...

Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003540) Johns Hopkins University

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
15 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
15 days ago

General Description Salary: $55,000-$60,000 a year Perception Performance of Robotic Systems This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience...

Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003539) Johns Hopkins University

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
15 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
15 days ago

General Description Salary: $60,000-$75,000 a year PREP Research Associate This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience...

Research Scientist, Global Hiring Science

Arlington, VA (12 miles from Oakton, VA)
21 days ago

Arlington, VA (12 miles from Oakton, VA)
21 days ago

As a GHS Research Scientist, you'll tackle questions about hiring and organizational effectiveness on a global scale....

Machine Learning Research Scientist

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
21 days ago

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
21 days ago

Machine Learning Research Scientist Peraton United States, Maryland, College Park Jun 14, 2025 Machine Learning Research Scientist Job Locations US-MD-College Park Requisition ID 2025-157002 Position...

Assistant Research Scientist (PREP0003516) Johns Hopkins University

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
28 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD (18 miles from Oakton, VA)
28 days ago

General Description Salary: $25-$35 an hour PREP Research Associate This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST...

Senior Research Scientist - Radio Frequency Machine Learning (RFML)

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
30+ days ago

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
30+ days ago

Senior Research Scientist - Radio Frequency Machine Learning (RFML) Peraton 401(k) United States, Maryland, College Park Jun 03, 2025 Senior Research Scientist - Radio Frequency Machine Learning (RFML...

ARLIS Intelligence and Security Research Scientist

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
45+ days ago

College Park, MD (22 miles from Oakton, VA)
45+ days ago

Our Research Scientists are primarily involved in research with a focus on creating knowledge and carry the title of Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Scientist....

AI Biosecurity Evaluations Research Scientist

Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
60+ days ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
60+ days ago

A degree in Virology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biosecurity, Biodefense, or similar is preferred....

Biotechnology Research Scientist

Adelphi, MD (20 miles from Oakton, VA)
60+ days ago

Adelphi, MD (20 miles from Oakton, VA)
60+ days ago

Position Summary SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Biotechnology Research Scientist to support our Aberdeen Research Operation....

Research Scientist

Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
60+ days ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Oakton, VA)
60+ days ago

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff for fit makes significant...

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Demographic Data for Oakton, VA

Moving to Oakton, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Oakton, VA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Oakton, VA

Local

National

Total Population

18,488

Number of Businesses

401

City Size

Medium/Sm

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Salary for Research Scientist Jobs in Oakton, VA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Research Scientists in Oakton, VA offer the following education background

Doctorate Degree

35.0%

Bachelor's Degree

34.5%

Master's Degree

27.9%

Associate's Degree

1.0%

High School or GED

0.7%

Vocational Degree or Certification

0.6%

Some College

0.2%

Some High School

0.0%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Scientists in Oakton, VA

2-4 years

31.0%

10+ years

29.8%

6-8 years

21.5%

4-6 years

17.7%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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