Chemist II

Battelle • Columbus, OH

13d • $66,500 - $94,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a full-time Chemist II in Columbus, Ohio, to provide task leadership for research and client project work 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 Chemist will contribute to research, characterization, and remediation of environmental contamination and the development of sustainable remedial technologies.

The selected individual will support complex chemistry projects to characterize contamination in varied media and design and implement systems to treat it. Work may take place in office, laboratory, and/or field settings. Out-of-state travel to project locations and conferences is required. Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws.

The position offers a salary range of $66,500–$94,800 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Battelle describes a flexible compressed schedule, typically with every other Friday off, and a hybrid model that is generally 60% in-office and 40% remote, dependent on team and position needs.

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 innovative 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 study design and execution of research projects, data processing, and interpretation of results.
• 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 through coursework, internship, or graduate research in one or more of PFAS, remediation technologies, analytical chemistry, or high-resolution mass spectral methods.
• 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 expanding into ML/AI applications for environmental data, treatment evaluation, and predictive modeling.

Responsibilities

• Present study results to project teams, clients, and technical conferences.
• Lead bench- and lab-scale experiments under the direction of the lead Chemist while following safety procedures.
• Develop study designs to address research objectives.
• Develop journal articles based on technical results and participate in preparing written client deliverables.
• Provide support for PFAS forensics projects.
• Direct sample analysis and oversee required 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 across varied media and design and implement remedial systems.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule with every other Friday off for most team members.
• Hybrid work flexibility, generally 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: for most employees, Battelle contributes 5% whether or not the employee contributes, and matches employee contributions on top of that.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

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