Molecular Biologist II

Battelle•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Molecular Biologist II, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting-edge research across multiple biological disciplines. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise and experience to execute and lead experiments in the omics laboratory, extracting nucleic acids and proteins from complex matrices and performing downstream purification, processing, and analysis. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide support to laboratory and literature-based studies and will help to mentor and train other staff members. This position offers an exciting opportunity to 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

PhD or MS and >2 years or BS and >5 years of experience in a relevant biological discipline.
Foundational knowledge and interest in molecular biology, sequencing applications, and adjacent fields.
Hands-on experience with nucleic acid and protein extraction, purification, and analysis.
Ability to adapt and implement published experiments and protocols to advance project objectives.
Proven ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures.
Proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to achieving quality results on schedule.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and train less experienced staff.
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, ISO17025, GLP).
Experience developing new technical procedures.
Active or previously held government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform targeted literature reviews, applying experience and judgment to: Select and adapt technical approaches/solutions for complex assignments with minimal oversight.
Develop new/novel assays independently or with minimal guidance.
Independently troubleshoot experiments.
Identify gaps in the current state-of-the-art Support literature reviews and technical feasibility assessments.
Apply experience of molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology to design and execute laboratory experiments independently and with small teams of laboratory staff to: Adapt and develop methods to conduct DNA, RNA, and/or protein isolation, purification, and quantification.
Perform PCR amplification, standard and complex DNA and RNA sequencing methods, including: amplicon sequencing, whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, transcriptomics, methylation sequencing, metagenomics and multiome sequencing, etc.
Work independently to meet study objectives and deliverables with guidance from senior scientists.
Mentor laboratory personnel.
Analyze and interpret experimental data and assist in the preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Participate in identification of business opportunities and development of proposals, white papers, and marketing plans.
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.

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