Materials Scientist (Early Career)

Battelle•Columbus, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Materials Scientist/Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will conduct laboratory experimentation, compile and analyze data, and perform literature searches under the guidance of a senior scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to apply materials science principles in a dynamic research environment, contributing to meaningful projects that support both commercial and government clients.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering
0–2 years of relevant work experience
Good laboratory practices and documentation skills
Ability to summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
Experience conducting laboratory work and searching technical literature
Sole U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop and contextually present information from numerous technical resources to support research objectives
Research experience in a materials science, chemistry, or chemical engineering setting, including experience with chemical handling
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain accurate records, and follow instructions
Experience in engineering model development
Experience working with structured databases for data archiving
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
Experience using computer programming languages to analyze complex data sets (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

Responsibilities

Support laboratory research and experimental activities across a range of materials science and engineering tasks.
Develop, construct, and execute laboratory experiments to advance research objectives.
Apply materials science theories to well-defined tasks with minimal oversight.
Compile and analyze design and test data to prepare product, process, or materials specifications.
Assist in the interpretation of results and composing sections of technical reports.
Conduct background research and searching technical literature to support project needs.
Perform basic engineering analysis of data collected through structured work assignments.
Summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats.
Complete assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.