Bio-Environmental Scientist/Materials Engineer

Battelle•Panama City, FL

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Bio-Environmental Scientist or Materials Engineer to support the technical team in the execution of Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts in Civil Engineering Materials and processes. This position supports the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) and is located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, FL. The successful candidate will support efforts in existing and emerging technical areas related to U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering requirements. AFCEC conducts research and development that centers on the design, synthesis, characterization, and validation of civil engineering materials for various applications, including runway pavements, airfield damage repair, protective shelters, and fire- and heat-resistant structures. This work involves inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry; material science; microbiology; material characterization; engineering property analysis; organic chemical analysis; and additive manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
Good oral and written communication skills, and experience with MS Windows and Office
Proactive, self-starter who can work independently and in a team environment
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

Performs biotechnology and environmental research and analysis including analysis of data collected.
Performs assignments of a routine degree of complexity by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications.
Assists in the interpretation of results and writing of sections of technical reports.
Completes assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.
Compile technical specifications, analyze technical data, determine appropriate analysis methods, identify problems, and develop and implement solutions.
Develop test plans and experimentation protocols, technology assessment studies, and conduct technical projects.
Presents research results, prepares technical reports, publications, and presentations.
Design, planning, and execution of experiments related to civil engineering materials that may include chemical analysis and synthesis, cementitious materials development and analysis, and similar projects.
Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in assessing problems and making recommendations.