Research Scientist
About The Position
Battelle is seeking a Research Scientist with a strong background in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry. This full-time position is located in Chantilly, VA. The role involves conducting information acquisition activities and applying scientific principles to address technical questions in Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation for U.S. Government clients. This is a professional office environment role, not a laboratory position. The candidate must be proficient in open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis, utilizing various search engines and scientific databases for mission-critical work.
Requirements
- Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Ph.D., in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., SciFinder, PubMed, ScienceDirect)
- Ability to research and critically analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature
- Demonstrated technical writing skills, as evidenced by articles published in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, theses, or equivalent work products
- Experience in the national security, defense, and/or intelligence communities
- Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Responsibilities
- Applying the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions related to Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation
- Reading, analyzing, and synthesizing scientific literature to produce written reports on technical topics related to CW/BW defense, counter-proliferation, dual-use technologies, and medical countermeasures to CW/BW agents
- Conducting open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis using a variety of search engines and scientific databases
- Collaborating effectively within small groups or working independently as mission requirements dictate
Benefits
- Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
- Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness incentives and benefits
- Optional supplemental benefits
- Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support
- Family formation support
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (5% regardless of employee contribution, plus matching)
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
