Sr. Research Scientist

Inova Health System; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Flexible schedules

Remote hybrid options

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Research Scientist Senior to provide scientific and operational leadership for investigator-initiated trials in exercise oncology. The role involves overseeing an exercise oncology research lab, integrating with clinical services and multidisciplinary teams, and driving national visibility through publications and conferences.

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent and four years of postdoctoral experience, with preferred credentials such as RCEP or CSCS.

Qualifications

• PhD, ScD, or equivalent in Biological Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation Science, Physiology, Public Health, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides scientific and operational leadership for 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 address issues detected during protocol implementation and collaborates with site staff to implement recommended solutions.

Education

PhD 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) years Postdoctoral research experience by the above techniques.

Preferred Requirement:

• 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 System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity orexpression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (includingchildbirth, 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
• Posting Date 04/11/2026, 08:35 PM
• Locations Inova Health Center 8081 - Fairfax East (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Doctoral Degree - Research/Academic (PhD, EdD, etc.)