Research Scientist Sr ISCI

Inova Health System; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Cancer Research is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist Sr. to join a full-time hybrid team, with responsibilities spanning trial design, regulatory strategy, and study implementation across cancer care.

You will lead an exercise oncology research lab, coordinating with clinical services and collaborators while advancing the portfolio. The role emphasizes dissemination of findings through high-impact publications and conferences, and developing grant proposals to sustain growth.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., ScD. or equivalent in Biological Science or related field.
• Four years of postdoctoral research experience in relevant techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational leadership for IITs in exercise oncology across trial design and regulatory strategy.
• Oversee development and operation of an exercise oncology lab with clinical integration.
• Disseminate research findings via high-impact manuscripts and conferences to build national visibility.
• Develop grant applications from foundations, federal, and philanthropic sources.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D., ScD. or equivalent

Job description

Inova Cancer Research is seeking a dedicatedResearch Scientist Sr.to join the team.This role will be a full-time hybrid; Monday - Friday.

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Research Scientist Sr Job Responsibilities:

Provides scientific and operational leadership for investigator-initiated trials (IITs) in exercise oncology, including protocol design, regulatory strategy, and study implementation across the cancer care continuum.

Oversee the strategic development and operations of an exercise oncology research lab, including integration with clinical services, research infrastructure, and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Disseminates research findings through high-impact manuscripts, conference presentations, and stakeholder engagement, establishing national visibility in exercise oncology.

Develop applications for grant submissions (e.g., foundation, federal, and philanthropic sources) to support a growing portfolio of exercise oncology and supportive care research.

• Devises strategies to deal with issues or problems detected during the implementation of protocols, communicates recommendations with the site staff, and if appropriate, assists the site in the implementation of the recommended solutions to these issues on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborates with the research staff in the development of data collection forms, the preparation of the research and clinical data collected, and the management of such data in preparation for data analysis.
• Education: Ph.D., ScD. or equivalent in Biological Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Science, Physiology, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Experience:Four (4) yearsPostdoctoral research experience by the above techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (CEP) or Exercise Physiologist® (EP), Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (RCEP), NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS)

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 680087
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Doctoral Degree - Research/Academic (PhD, EdD, etc.)