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
We are currently seeking a Supervisor, High Containment Chemistry. This position is in West Jefferson, OH.
Battelle’s Life Science Research team offers a staff of highly trained scientist and technicians, and state of the art facilities to support our clients’ medical counter measure, inhalation research, and chemical research programs. Our multidisciplinary integrated approach to providing critical solutions for our biotech, pharmaceuticals, agrichemical, industrial, and government clients increases the speed of the development while maintaining quality and compliance.
We are seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented, dependable team player to join our High Containment Chemistry Division as Chemistry Support Supervisor. In this role you will work as part of a team to oversee technical staff supporting chemistry, biochemistry, inhalation, quality control and kinetics. In this role you will work with study management teams to ensure delivery of high quality technical data and the safe and compliant execution of study activities. This job supports a deadline-driven environment and we are seeking an individual who is used to working within tight time frames while still maintaining high-quality work and strong safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff by assigning job responsibilities, monitoring performance, providing recommendations to management with respect to daily operations, approving timecards and leave requests.
- Facilitate and coordinate study resource availability by monitoring daily schedules of staff and equipment.
- Plan, schedule and execute laboratory activities of studies within time and budget.
- Ensure staff compliance with training, SOPs, health and safety regulations, to ensure all client expectations are met.
- Partner with Health and Safety, Management, and Chemical Agent SMEs to ensure safe execution of high hazard chemical operations.
- Define department equipment needs in conjunction with management.
- Perform data accuracy and/or technical review of data.
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies to increase productivity.
- Develop SOPs, methods, plans, and procedures.
- Train staff (laboratory and classroom) in various skills, tasks, and concepts.
- Perform inspections of the laboratories for compliance with required regulations and SOPs.
- Contributes to task orders and proposals by attending costing meetings and providing estimated labor, equipment and material cost.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field; 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field. (Preferably within analytical chemistry or toxicology.)
- Knowledge in Chemical Agent handling, chemistry and biochemistry laboratory operations, inhalation operations, and quality control.
- Demonstrated communication skills, detail orientation, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment.
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- Must be willing to work in a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) environment and able to wear appropriate respiratory protection.
- Must be willing to be immunized with licensed and FDA approved vaccines and medications recommended for persons at risk to occupational exposure of biological agents.
- Must be willing to participate in periodic drug screening.
Additional requirements may be requested at a future date:
- Ability to obtain/maintain certification in Chemical Personnel Reliability Program and/or Unescorted Access Program.
- Ability to obtain/maintain DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval.
- Ability to obtain/maintain CDC Select Agent Program approval.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Working knowledge of GLP procedures, Chemical Agent hazards, health and safety procedures, chemical laboratory operations and other appropriate specifications/statement of work.
- Experience training and supervising staff.
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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