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
Our Energy & Resilience Division is currently seeking a Senior Critical Minerals Scientist. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.
At Battelle, innovation and collaboration coexist, with every challenge being a team endeavor. In this role, you'll not only leverage your current experience but also frequently venture into new realms, constantly upgrading your expertise. Your adaptability and zeal for acquiring new skills will be instrumental in devising unique, ground-breaking solutions.
This position stands at the heart of groundbreaking endeavors in the metallurgical sector, especially focused on critical minerals, rare earth, and alternative replacement technologies. This position will provide the necessary expertise, leadership, guidance to Battelle’s critical materials strategy team to conceptualize unique metallurgical processes and develop projects from their lab-scale initiation to pilot scale industrial implementations. Our clientele includes both commercial and industrial sectors as well as government bodies like the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, ensure technical prowess, originality, and creativity in the field of rare earth and critical mineral technologies across the value chain.
- Understand core Battelle capabilities and integrate into strategy execution.
- Foster relationships and develop business with commercial mining and critical mineral stakeholders.
- Collaborate extensively within the organization and externally to achieve unparalleled results.
- Provide thought leadership in assigned field through conference presentations, technical publications, and oral/written communication to customers.
- Innovation & Intellectual Property: Enhance our existing technical portfolio and pioneer new intellectual property through internal research programs.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or a related field with 8 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience.
- Industry experience in critical mineral and/or rare earth extraction and processing
- Understanding of mineral law, reserves valuation, process economics, and market drivers
- Proven capability to juggle multiple projects and roles simultaneously.
- Stellar communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or PhD.
- Practical exposure in the field of rare earth refining.
- Acumen in developmental chemistry and analysis.
- Proven experience in process development and scale up.
- Prior dealings with the Department of Energy and other Government funding bodies.
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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