Senior Laboratory Technician

Battelle•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking Sr. Lab Technicians to join the Life Sciences Research organization at Battelle's headquarters on King Avenue, with an eventual base location at the laboratory space in West Jefferson, OH. For over 40 years, Battelle’s Life Science Research expertise and facilities have been relied upon by commercial and government clients to protect human health by providing an end-to-end partner to conduct research, formulation, development, testing, and validation of vaccines, instrument development, therapeutics, and assays for a diverse selection of applications. This includes disease testing and screening, supporting research into the evolution and transmission of infectious agents, and furthering advances into precision medicine. The selected candidates will apply job skills and applicable policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks. Sr. Lab Technicians will clearly communicate routine research procedures and results for contribution to reports, and execute and document routine laboratory workflows – including standard cell culture, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, sequencing support, high-content imaging (e.g. confocal), and plate-based assays – in accordance with SOPs and quality standards. Ownership of these procedures will increase lab throughput and free scientific staff to focus on advanced cell culture and complex experimental design.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or related field; 3 years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
Demonstrates the ability to perform assignments that may not be standardized in nature.
Exhibits technical knowledge to perform moderately complex assignments.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding behind application by beginning to troubleshoot and interpret results.
Conducts specified non-routine analysis of data and prepares data for written reports.
Uses established outlines for documenting results for inclusion in technical reports.
Must be US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

May be expected to pursue various certifications or continuing educational units, as needed.

Responsibilities

Execute and document routine laboratory workflows including standard cell culture, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, sequencing, high content imaging (e.g. confocal), plate-based assays and other lab-oriented tasks.
Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in assessing problems and making recommendations.
Provides input to Project Manager on time and staff resources.
Trains and guides less experienced staff on specific tasks.
Provides input on performance reviews, as requested.
Performs non-routine analysis to verify the accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of project work.
May assist in identifying ways to control and/or reduce fixed costs without negatively impacting client expectations.
May assist in the technical planning and has some discretion when making judgments and completing tasks.
Is encouraged to make recommendations such as estimating time requirements for the completion of tasks and/or providing solutions to technical problems.
Works under general supervision and instruction of more experienced staff.
Reports observations/problems clearly and concisely, recognizing and highlighting specific deviations.

Benefits

Compressed work schedule (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 (5% company contribution regardless of employee contribution, plus matching)
Tuition assistance