Biochemist I

Battelle • San Antonio, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Biochemist I, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting edge research across multiple disciplines. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to a large government contract following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and project-specific guidance to perform experiments rooted in Biochemistry or Immunology, conducting research and testing on basic and applied principles of microbial, human, and animal life, including anatomy and function of biological systems in simple and complex settings. The data that you collect will be used to perform technical evaluations and/or assessments of biologics, biological mechanisms, or biological properties. This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer’s toughest challenges. This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be located in San Antonio, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field
• At least one year of professional experience performing analysis of immune cell functions, cytokine expression, innate and adaptive responses, and/or cellular/humoral immunity (e.g., cell activation, fluorescent immunoassays, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), SDS-PAGE and Western blots, immunocytochemistry, fluorescent immunolabeling, immunoprecipitation, and/or flow immunoassay)
• Proven ability to conduct laboratory experiments in accordance with written procedures
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment
• Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory to perform assigned duties including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE), lift up to 50 pounds, and work in the proximity of hazardous/infectious materials

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, 21 CFR Part 58 GLP)
• Experience drafting experimental methods
• Active or previously held security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures independently with guidance from senior scientists, with activities to include:
• Perform experiments in accordance with structured regulatory and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)
• Support laboratory testing to develop new methods and/or adapt published assays to new purposes
• Independently analyze and troubleshoot standard experiments
• Assist in preparing technical data tables, figures, and interpretations for reports and presentations, peer reviewed publications, and client meetings
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients, leadership, and team members
• Assist with materials inventory/ordering, equipment maintenance, experimental scheduling, etc.
• Follow established safety guidelines to safely work with hazardous/infectious (RG2) materials

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule
• Flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement
• Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• 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.
• Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees