Project Scientist III

Battelle • Dugway, UT

39d • 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 Applies multidisciplinary chemistry skills, compliance, knowledge, and project management experience, understanding of budgets and schedules to design chemical research studies. Determines the appropriate analysis methods, identifies problems, and develops and implements solutions to complex problems. Conducts research of organic or inorganic substances. Analyzes and tests new or existing materials to identify their properties and characteristics for the development or improvement of new or existing products. Studies the relationship between chemical and physical properties. Completes technical evaluations and/or assessments of chemicals, chemical reactions, or chemical properties. May specialize in: • Analytical Chemistry: Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic compounds, inorganic compounds, or biologics to determine the chemical composition and/or physical properties by verifying their identity, purity, and homogeneity. Methodology development; instrumentation. • Biochemistry: Studies the chemical structures, processes, and composition of living organisms and performs studies of chemical reactions for processes involved in all basic life functions. • Geochemistry: Studies the composition, structure, processes, and other physical aspects of the Earth. • Inorganic Chemistry: Investigates the properties and behaviors of inorganic compounds and materials, which include metals, metal oxides and complexes, both natural and synthetic, as well as main group and organometallic compounds. • Nuclear Chemistry: Studies reactions that take place inside the nucleus of atoms, such as fission and fusion processes including the production of radionuclides, or studies the effects of ionizing radiation on materials, living organisms, and the environment. • Radiochemistry: Develops and/or applies chemical techniques to study naturally occurring and manmade radionuclides and employs chemical concepts for processing irradiated materials. Applies chemical techniques involving radiotracers to investigate chemical, biochemical, or biomedical questions. • Organic Chemistry: Studies the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon‐containing compounds, which may also include hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur. • Physical Chemistry: Studies how matter behaves at both the molecular and atomic level, how chemical reactions occur, and develop new theories such as how complex structures are formed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 8 years of experience or master's degree in related field with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex assignments by generating and evaluating experimental data, preparing data summaries, analyzing technical data against quality objectives.
• Analyzes and interprets complex data and draws conclusions.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Prepares and presents advanced technical reports and presentations to client, both formal and informal.
• Develops testing new methods that improve process or quality.
• Assists and trains lower level staff in resolving analysis problems.
• Conducts and/or leads technical projects or major phases of technical projects.
• Provides direction to and coordinates the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints.
• Reviews projects progress and evaluates results.
• Recommends modifications and corrections in technical analyses and design to ensure project completion.
• Prepares technical sections of proposals.
• May manage proposals or major sections of large proposals.
• Builds relationships with internal and external clients.
• Manages client meetings and consults with clients on designing research programs.
• Presents results to clients.
• Contributes to IR D studies.
• Works on projects that involving innovative methods or applications.
• Develops innovative testing and/or analysis methods to solve complex problems.
• Supports business development efforts led by others and maintains business interactions with external clients.
• Contributes to marketing and project development by providing technical expertise and executing responsibilities in client relations.
• Investigates new project opportunities.
• May assist with the coordination of and participation in Battelle-sponsored conferences.
• Participates in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and increases company visibility through publications.
• Trains lower-level staff to improve technical development.
• Coordinates and provides day-to-day work direction to lower-level staff to support overall project goals.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees