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
Battelle is currently seeking a Laboratory Senior Technician. This position is located in Columbus, OH. This position will provide technical support for performing standard and complex in-vitro assays to include, but not limited to PCR, next-gen sequencing, ELISA, and cell-based assays as well as other in-vitro related activities. This position may also provide support for performing animal studies and histopathology. This position is Monday through Friday with occasional overtime on nights and weekends; schedule may include holidays.
Responsibilities
- Work with biological/chemical materials in Biological Safety Level 2 (BSL-2)
- Supporting the conduct of all phases of experiments including but not limited to: rodent care, housing, handling; biospecimen collection and processing; biospecimen analyses such as ELISA, PCR, nucleic acid isolation, Next Generation Sequencing, and flow cytometry.
- Perform routine and complex histological procedures from tissue processing, embedding, microtomy (frozen and paraffin), H&E staining, special staining, and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining.
- Maintain mammalian cell cultures and production and characterization of viral and bacterial cultures.
- Contribute to the development and validation of equipment and biological assays.
- Understanding and performing reagent preparation and dilution including mathematical calculations involved.
- Research animal observations and husbandry. Administering treatment as directed by the vet staff. Perform various injections, blood collection, restraint, and euthanasia in accordance with protocols.
- Read SOPs, methods, facility guidelines, etc. used in workplace in a timely manner and adhere to these procedures.
Key Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or higher in biology, animal science, or related life science OR a high school diploma and equivalent experience and at least 3 years experience within laboratory environment.
- Applicants for this position must be a U.S. person, as defined by U.S. export control laws.
- Must have a high degree of manual dexterity and the ability to work wearing a respirator
- Adherence to facility, and biological laboratory safety requirements.
- Ability to be organized, multitask, communicate effectively within a team of diverse individuals
- Ability to change processes quickly, initiative.
- Must be willing to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) environment and able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Respond appropriately to various alarms and potential emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Molecular based techniques including PCR and Next-Gen sequencing experience.
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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