Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
The selected candidate will work in our Advanced Materials and Energetics group specializing in synthesis, formulation and processing, testing and evaluation of polymeric, ceramic and metallic materials. A successful candidate will be expected to understand fundamentals of chemistry, different characterization and measurement methods, and data analysis approaches. Experience with conducting laboratory work as well as searching technical literature is required. The candidate will be expected to conduct laboratory experimentation, data compilation, and literature searches under the guidance of a senior scientist. Daily work activities may include testing, analysis, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on wet chemistry with the ability to conduct lab-scale reactions from a few grams to kilogram
- Perform characterization and interpret results on various analytical equipment such as NMR, FTIR, GC, etc.
- Maintain laboratory with a commitment to safety with appropriate use of PPE, chemical storage, etc.
- Ability to follow as well as adapt and develop synthetic approaches based on existing practices
- Conduct chemical literature searches with tools such as SciFinder
- Collaborate with other scientists, engineers, and technicians
- Effective communication of results
- Contribute to internal and external client proposals and reports
Key Qualifications
- BS in Chemistry, with 0-2 years of hands-on wet chemistry/practical laboratory experience
- Exposure to the operation and maintenance of essential scientific instrumentation associated with, but not limited to, HPLC, GC, FTIR, and NMR.
- Ability to generate and analyze data, prepare written reports of findings, and maintain a laboratory notebook.
- Ability to document and present technical findings in their area of research.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Must be eligible and able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Develop and contextually present information from numerous technical resources to support research objectives.
- Research experience.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, and follow instructions.
- Experience with:
- Polymers and polymerization
- Oleochemistry (e.g., natural triglyceride oils, fats, waxes, fatty acids, glycerol and functional derivatives) as well as the basic chemistry of carbohydrates and proteins.
- Familiarity with products such as lubricants, surfactants, solvents, plasticizers, coatings, polymers and polymer resins
- Process scale-up
- Formulation of industrial products
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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