Scientist - Onsite, Ashburn, VA

BluePath Labs; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

FSA

401(k) with match

Paid time off

12 holidays per year

Job summary

BluePath Labs in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Scientist to support a Federal Government client. This onsite role covers laboratory operations, scientific testing, technology assessment, and test and evaluation, with responsibilities including equipment calibration, data collection, and developing templates and reports.

The ideal candidate is a U.S. citizen with a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field, experience with lab operations, and the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Experience with laboratory operations, scientific testing, or research and development.
• Ability to summarize scientific findings and communicate them orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Support, including equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Testing and implementing new technologies.
• Collect, review, and analyze data.
• Develop templates, SOPs, and other documentation.
• Improve laboratory processes.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to review data and contribute to reports and dashboards.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Scientific testing

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Data visualization tools

Job description

Scientist

Location: Onsite - Ashburn, VA

Clearance: Public Trust or able to obtain

Salary: $65,000 - $115,000

BluePath Labs is a professional services and technical solutions company designed to improve the identification, development, and application of revolutionary technologies for U.S. National Interests. BluePath's multidisciplinary experience supporting government, academia, and industry is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. BluePath is now an Inc. 5000 company transforming critical missions for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Energy, and Commerce in a variety of domains, ranging from strategic competition and cybersecurity research and development to border, supply chain, and energy program support.

We are actively seeking a Scientist to support a Federal Government client. The Scientist will support laboratory operations, technology assessment, test and evaluation, scientific testing, and laboratory process improvement.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Work Description

In support of a Federal Government client, the Scientist will support laboratory operations, scientific testing, technology assessment, test and evaluation, and laboratory process improvement activities. This role includes assisting with equipment calibration and maintenance, testing and implementing new technologies, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing clear written documentation such as templates, SOPs, reports, dashboards, and other deliverables. The Scientist will work with multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and other technical staff, to review scientific findings, improve laboratory workflows, and support mission-focused research and development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Support, to include equipment calibration and maintenance
• Testing and implementing new technologies
• Collect, review, and analyze data
• Develop templates, SOPs, and other documentation
• Improve laboratory processes
• Work with diverse teams including data scientists, engineers, and analysts to review data and contribute to reports, dashboards, and other deliverables

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline
• Experience with laboratory operations, scientific testing, or research and development
• Ability to summarize scientific findings and communicate them orally and in writing
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems engineering and technology assessment
• Federal experience
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools
• Experience with inventory management

Benefits

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.