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Research Informatics Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

(ID: 2026-3457) Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to ...

(ID: 2026-3458) Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to ...

Takes the initiative to research, resolve and respond to inquiries during the deployment and ... Preferred degree in: Health Care Administration, Clinical Information Systems, Informatics ...

Takes the initiative to research, resolve and respond to inquiries during the deployment and ... Preferred degree in: Health Care Administration, Clinical Information Systems, Informatics ...

Senior Scientist

Manassas, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... research methods to solve challenging problems. Working across cross-functional teams, this role contributes to new product development, services, and informatics projects while serving as a ...

Collaborate closely with scientific leadership, informatics, clinical operations, research administration, and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and alignment with Institute ...

Senior Scientist

Manassas, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... research methods to solve challenging problems. Working across cross-functional teams, this role contributes to new product development, services, and informatics projects while serving as a ...

Senior Scientist

Manassas, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

... research methods to solve challenging problems. Working across cross‑functional teams, this role contributes to new product development, services, and informatics projects while serving as a ...

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How much do research informatics jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for research informatics in Virginia is $84,875.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,400.00 and $99,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is research informatics?

A Research Informatics job involves managing and analyzing research data using computational tools and informatics systems. Professionals in this field support scientific discovery by developing databases, workflows, and software solutions to organize and interpret complex datasets. They work closely with researchers to streamline data collection, ensure data integrity, and facilitate reproducibility. This role is common in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and academia, where large-scale data analysis is essential for advancing knowledge and innovation. Strong skills in data management, programming, and domain-specific expertise are often required.

What does a research informatics professional do?

A Research Informatics professional is typically responsible for managing research data, developing and maintaining databases, and ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the research process. Daily tasks often include collaborating with scientists and research staff to design data collection workflows, analyzing or visualizing large datasets, and troubleshooting informatics systems to support ongoing studies. Other duties may involve documentation for data governance, training team members on informatics tools, and staying updated on emerging technologies relevant to biomedical research. This role is integral to facilitating efficient, accurate, and compliant research operations, bridging the gap between IT and scientific teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in research informatics?

To thrive as a Research Informatics professional, you need a strong background in data analysis, database management, and biomedical or clinical research, typically supported by a degree in informatics, computer science, or a related scientific discipline. Familiarity with tools such as SQL, Python, R, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and data visualization platforms is highly valued, and certifications in data management or informatics can be advantageous. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities distinguish top performers in this field. These skills ensure the reliable management and interpretation of complex research data, supporting scientific discovery and compliance with regulatory standards.

What research informatics jobs make the most money?

Research informatics roles such as senior bioinformatics scientists, data managers, and lead informatics analysts tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures, especially with advanced skills in programming, data analysis, and experience with electronic health records or genomic data. Higher compensation is typically associated with specialized expertise, certifications, and leadership responsibilities in healthcare or research institutions.

What are popular job titles related to Research Informatics jobs in Virginia?

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Infographic showing various Research Informatics job openings in Virginia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,875 per year, or $40.8 per hour.

ICF Incorporated, LLC: Senior Manager, Environmental Health Sciences - Reston, VA

Reston, VA • On-site

ICF International, Inc.
Business Management Consulting • 1 - 5K employees

$131K - $173K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

ICF Incorporated, LLC: Senior Manager, Environmental Health Sciences - Reston, VA
DUTIES:
  • Lead product and project management activities for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of scientific and data driven technology tools used in public health and environmental health research.
  • Translate scientific, regulatory, and user needs into product and functional requirements, working closely with researchers, engineers, and federal stakeholders to ensure tools support reproducible, auditable, and policy relevant research outcomes.
  • Manage the development lifecycle of technology products, including planning, prioritization, requirements definition, coordination of implementation activities, and ownership of final deliverables to ensure quality, usability, and client satisfaction.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients, stakeholders, and technical teams, facilitating communication, resolving trade-offs, and aligning product functionality with evolving public-sector and research program requirements.
  • Oversee and contribute to the configuration and use of systematic review platforms HAWC, DistillerSR, and Litstream, including workflow design, data models, and feature utilization to support systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.
  • Define requirements for and support production of literature flow and PRISMA diagrams, ensuring transparency, methodological rigor, and compliance with established systematic review standards.
  • Support data ingestion, ETL, and data cleaning activities to ensure high quality, analysis ready datasets for analytics, reporting, and downstream decision making within research tools.
  • Utilize issue tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira) to manage technology product enhancement requests, defects, prioritization, and coordination of work across product and engineering teams.
  • Contribute to UI/UX design efforts by defining minimum requirements in a wireframe, incorporating user feedback, scientific workflows, and usability considerations into the design and refinement of research software products.
  • Evaluate and apply emerging technologies, including cloud platforms and generative artificial intelligence tools, to enhance research workflows, analytical capabilities, and future product features.
  • Conduct systematic review of epidemiological environmental health data, including screening, risk of bias evaluation, data extraction, and analysis of findings for human health risk assessments and regulatory purposes.
  • Oversee staff who perform the above tasks, including providing feedback, guidance, training, and mentoring in the areas outlined above.

REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in public health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics or related quantitative public health field and 4 years of experience in Health Informatics or Health related data analysis.
Experience must include at least 4 years of experience with each of the following:
  • Systematic review of epidemiological environmental health data, including screening, risk of bias evaluation, data extraction, and analysis of findings for human health risk assessments and regulatory purposes.
  • The systematic review tools HAWC, DistillerSR and Litstream, including configuration, workflow design, or use in support of literature screening, data extraction, synthesis, and reporting.
  • The reference management software EndNote to support ingestion, organization, deduplication, and lifecycle management of scientific literature.
  • ETL and data cleaning tasks, supporting preparation, quality control, and transformation of data used in research, analytics, or reporting systems.
  • Literature flow diagrams and/or PRISMA diagrams, including defining requirements for, producing, or reviewing standardized outputs supporting transparent and reproducible evidence synthesis.

Experience must include at least 2 years of experience with each of the following:
  • Project management, including planning, coordination, and monitoring of technical or scientific projects to ensure delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Managing the development of a technology product, including translating user, scientific, or business requirements into functional or technical solutions and overseeing implementation in collaboration with technical teams.
  • Issue tracking software (e.g., Jira), to manage software development tasks, enhancements, defects, prioritization, and coordination across teams.
  • Generative artificial intelligence LLMs (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT), applied to research workflows, analytical support, content synthesis, or exploratory product capabilities.
  • UI/UX design, including contributing to usability, workflow design, or user centered enhancements through collaboration with technical teams and incorporation of user feedback.
  • AWS and cloud software basics, include concepts related to deployment, scalability, maintenance, or operation of cloud-based applications.

There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The salary for this position is: $150,405.00 per year
LOCATION: 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
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Reston, VA (VA30)