Molecular Biologist I

Battelle • Columbus, OH

10d • 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. Job Summary As a Molecular Biologist I, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting edge research across multiple disciplines. Working in a collaborative environment, you will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and project-specific guidance to perform experiments in the omics laboratory, extracting nucleic acids and proteins from complex matrices and performing downstream purification, processing, and analysis. The successful candidate will apply their experience and expertise to new challenges and collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer’s toughest challenges. This full-time position will be located in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, or a related field
• At least one year of professional experience performing sequencing and nucleic acid extraction, purification, and qPCR
• 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
• Serve as a laboratory lead for other analysts, assisting with materials inventory/ordering, equipment maintenance, experimental scheduling, etc.
• Follow established safety guidelines to safely work with hazardous/infectious (RG2) materials
• Some domestic travel is possible but not anticipated.

Benefits

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our 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 .
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an 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.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

What This Job Offers

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