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Strain Engineering Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

MANAGER

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$143K/yr

... of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and ...

MANAGER

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$143K/yr

... of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and ...

ENGINEER

Indian Head, MD · On-site

$102K/yr

... of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and ...

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Strain Engineering information

What is strain engineering?

A Strain Engineering job involves modifying microbial or cellular strains to optimize their genetic and metabolic pathways for improved performance in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or industrial applications. Strain engineers use techniques such as genetic engineering, CRISPR, adaptive evolution, and fermentation optimization to enhance traits like yield, stability, or resistance. They work in research labs, biotech companies, or pharmaceutical firms to develop strains for drug production, biofuel generation, or sustainable materials manufacturing.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a strain engineer?

As a Strain Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include designing and executing experiments to engineer new microbial strains, analyzing genetic data, and documenting results for ongoing projects. You’ll collaborate closely with microbiologists, fermentation scientists, and process engineers to optimize strain performance for various applications, such as biopharmaceutical production or biofuel development. Depending on the project stage, your work may also involve troubleshooting experimental outcomes and maintaining laboratory equipment. This collaborative and experimental environment keeps the role dynamic and provides ample opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the strain engineering position, and why are they important?

To excel in Strain Engineering, you typically need a strong background in microbiology, molecular biology, or chemical engineering, along with hands-on experience in genetic manipulation and strain optimization. Familiarity with bioinformatics tools, laboratory automation systems, and quality control protocols is highly valued, and certification in relevant biosafety protocols may be required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and collaboration are crucial soft skills in this field. These competencies are important to ensure safe and efficient development of microbial strains for industrial, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology applications.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Strain Engineering jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Strain Engineering job openings:

Infographic showing various Strain Engineering job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Internship, and 88% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Systems Engineer - Mid to Expert Level (Maryland)

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 538 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense


Job description

As a System Engineer, you will apply your expertise to develop and improve systems and tools that enable intelligence operations, upholding rigorous engineering and scientific standards. With opportunities spanning cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, and more, you will utilize your skills to drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in protecting the nation.

Qualifications:The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in either Engineering or a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics).
For all of the above degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.*
*Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i) computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics. Relevant experience must be in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception, design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment, operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning).
FULL PERFORMANCE
With an Engineering degree, entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. OR, with a degree in a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics), entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's or Doctoral degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
SENIOR
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
EXPERT
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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