Chemistry Researcher

Battelle • GUNPOWDER, MD

1d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle’s CBRNE Business Line seeks a scientist with a strong background in chemistry, organic chemistry, or biochemistry to support the Department of Homeland Security Chemical Security Analysis Center (CSAC). The role supports broad chemical defense analysis and modeling, including the development of chemical threat assessments, bulletins, and fact sheets, in support of the nation’s principal research and development resource for nonmedical chemical defense. It is an opportunity for an early- to mid-career professional to build expertise across diverse chemical defense subjects.

This is a non-laboratory position focused on identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with chemical hazards. The successful candidate will use scientific databases and technical literature, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and present findings to peers and clients. The full-time position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood, Maryland.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with scientific databases such as SciFinder, PubMed, and Scopus.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills, evidenced by published journal articles, technical reports, theses, or equivalent work products.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in small groups.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 0–2 years of experience.
• Understanding of toxicology and/or medicinal chemistry.
• Experience in the private chemical industry, including pharmaceutical sectors.
• Familiarity with text analysis tools and principles.
• Experience reviewing and assessing chemical defense topics.
• Current DoD-sponsored Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced chemical hazard analysis and chemical threat characterization in support of the DHS CSAC mission.
• Develop and author chemical threat assessments, bulletins, and fact sheets covering diverse chemical defense topics.
• Research and analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature using databases such as SciFinder, PubMed, and Scopus.
• Support chemical detection and surveillance efforts to inform response planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to co-author technical reports on chemical defense subjects.
• Communicate technical findings and analyses through presentations to peers and government clients.

Benefits

• Flexible compressed work schedule, typically including every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work flexibility, with a stated model of 60% in-office and 40% remote, subject to team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness incentives, and optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage and support for partners, gender-affirming care, health needs, and family formation.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% employer contribution for most employees and matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

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