Chemist II

Battelle • Columbus, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a full-time Chemist II in Columbus, Ohio, to provide task leadership for research and client projects involving PFAS analytical chemistry. The role supports development and deployment of PFAS technologies across analytical chemistry, sampling, treatment, and destruction research and development. Within the Environmental Solutions Division, the selected individual will help characterize environmental contamination across a range of media and design and implement remediation systems. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, and/or field setting, and travel to out-of-state project locations and conferences is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and 5 years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, or field environment; or a Master's degree in Chemistry and 2 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in Analytical Chemistry.
• Specific knowledge and experience with PFAS, including through undergraduate or graduate research.
• Knowledge of PFAS analytical methods, including EPA Methods 1633 and 1621.
• Experience identifying appropriate analysis methods, diagnosing problems, and developing and implementing solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience with PFAS forensics, fingerprinting, or background evaluations.
• Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry.
• Understanding of scientific principles, theories, and methods for environmental fate and transport and treatment effectiveness studies.
• Experience with research study design and execution, data processing, and interpretation.
• Knowledge of contaminant partitioning behavior in different environmental systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to represent Battelle or its clients at conferences or public forums.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, and/or field settings.
• Ability to travel to out-of-state project locations and conferences.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and 10 years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, or field environment; or a Master's degree in Chemistry and 5 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in Analytical Chemistry.
• Knowledge of PFAS, remediation technologies, analytical chemistry, or high-resolution mass spectral methods through coursework, internship, or graduate research.
• Programming and statistical experience in R and/or Python.
• Extensive experience using R for data processing, statistical analysis, visualization, and automated analysis workflows for large experimental datasets.
• Experience applying statistics to experimental and modeling data, including regression and nonlinear model fitting, multivariate analysis and clustering, parameter estimation, and uncertainty analysis.
• Experience modeling PFAS transport and mass transfer.
• Foundational quantitative background relevant to AI/ML applications.
• Experience automating data analysis and modeling workflows using AI/ML, with interest in applying ML/AI to environmental data, treatment evaluation, and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities

• Present study results to project teams, clients, and at technical conferences.
• Lead bench- and lab-scale experiments under the direction of the lead Chemist, following safety procedures.
• Develop study designs to address research objectives.
• Develop journal articles based on technical results and contribute to written client deliverables.
• Support PFAS forensics projects.
• Direct sample analysis and oversee data collection in accordance with quality control requirements.
• Analyze data and interpret results.
• Prepare Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide technical direction to and coordinate scientists, engineers, and technical support staff within time and budget constraints.
• Support chemistry projects to characterize contamination and design and implement remedial systems.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule, with most teams receiving every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work flexibility, typically 60% in-office and 40% remote, subject to team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits.
• Optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with a 5% employer contribution for most employees and matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.
• Select funding to pursue scientific and technological discovery ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level