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Job Summary
We are currently seeking a physicist. This position is located in Falls Church, VA.
The primary purpose of this position is to conduct high-quality, on-time, and within-budget project work providing scientific, research and technical analysis and consultation directly supporting the Army Force Health Protection.
- Perform data analyses regarding blast overpressure sensors, blast wave data, and the Joint Cognitive Monitoring Program data and information. Provide direct support to training events to capture and analyze blast overpressure data, potential health outcomes associated with training events, and develop and analyze after-action reports to facilitate analysis of blast overpressure data to inform potential mitigation actions minimizing health outcomes. Author official reports, talking points, informational papers and coordinate and facilitate, as needed, technical meetings and develop responses for leadership briefs and ensure synchronization across the Joint Force by distributing technical analysis conclusions to the blast overpressure and other pertinent working groups.
- Conduct research and analysis of Anomalous Health Injury (AHI), directed energy, and health physics to gain an understanding of potential causes of AHI, energy transfer and their health effects. Perform required research and analysis to formulate Army risk mitigation recommendations and initiatives for minimizing potential health outcomes through the development of expert responses for leadership, official reports, talking points, informational papers and documentation related to radioactive material management. Coordinate and facilitate technical meetings, as required.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, health physics, or engineering with 5 years of experience or master’s degree in related field with 2 years of experience or PhD; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
- Experience in blast overpressure or other health physics health hazard assessment in an operational, field, or training environment.
- Successful occupational health and safety or industrial hygiene program management experience.
- Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level clearance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet project technical requirements, budgets, and deadlines.
- Willingness to travel to client locations in the United States on an as-needed basis. (infrequent)
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 4 years of experience in DoD health physics and/or occupational and environmental health surveillance programs.
- Possess a Secret security clearance
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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