Sr. Bioanalytical Chemist

Battelle • Columbus, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Battelle’s Life Sciences Research team as a Bioanalytical Chemist III, delivering scientific solutions for research, development, and regulatory programs. The role designs and executes complex analytical studies, develops and validates bioanalytical methods, addresses technical challenges, and communicates findings to clients and project teams. The position is 80% onsite, with work at both the Columbus, Ohio, and West Jefferson, Ohio, locations.

The chemist performs qualitative and quantitative analyses of biological, organic, and inorganic samples using advanced analytical techniques, including LC-MS/MS and GC-MS. The position supports exploratory, nonclinical, and regulated studies and contributes to project leadership, client engagement, scientific documentation, laboratory quality, and the training of junior staff. The role requires work in a BSL-2 laboratory, compliance with GLP requirements and applicable safety procedures, and U.S. citizenship and/or U.S. person status as required by project and export-control requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of experience, or a PhD; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field is also accepted.
• Demonstrated experience with chromatographic systems coupled to mass spectrometry, including LC-MS and/or GC-MS platforms.
• Experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting advanced mass spectrometry instrumentation.
• Strong experience in quantitative chemical analysis and bioanalytical method development and validation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and resolve technical issues.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively in a team environment.
• U.S. citizenship and/or U.S. person status as required for project and export-control requirements.
• Ability to work in a BSL-2 laboratory environment and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Willingness to participate in medical screening and random drug testing programs as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in GLP or other regulated laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of GLP, ISO, EPA, FDA, or related regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Shimadzu, SCIEX, or Agilent analytical instrumentation.
• Experience using Watson™, MassHunter™, or similar analytical software platforms.
• Knowledge of metabolism, biotransformation, pharmacokinetics, or related biological processes.
• Experience supporting client-sponsored research, contract research, or government-funded programs.
• Experience leading technical discussions or serving as a scientific point of contact for clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, optimize, and apply bioanalytical methods for exploratory, nonclinical, and regulated studies.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of biological, organic, and inorganic samples using advanced analytical techniques.
• Prepare, extract, clean up, and analyze samples using LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and related instrumentation.
• Apply knowledge of analyte behavior, metabolism, and biotransformation to method development and data interpretation.
• Analyze and interpret complex analytical data and generate accurate, reliable, scientifically defensible results.
• Establish acceptance criteria and conduct technical data reviews.
• Draw conclusions, troubleshoot analytical challenges, and recommend improvements to study outcomes and laboratory efficiency.
• Troubleshoot instruments and methods, document investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements and quality objectives.
• Prepare protocols, methods, study plans, technical reports, and other scientific documentation.
• Engage with clients to understand technical needs, provide project updates, discuss results, and recommend next steps.
• Lead or support research and technical projects, coordinating work to meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with scientists, project managers, quality personnel, regulatory teams, and clients.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, analytical approaches, and laboratory capabilities that support business growth and innovation.
• Maintain technical reports, study records, laboratory records, and scientific documentation.
• Comply with GLP requirements, SOPs, laboratory quality standards, applicable regulatory guidelines, quality systems, and safety requirements.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures when working with hazardous materials and biological samples.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior scientists and laboratory staff.
• Support proposal development with technical contributions, scope development, and project estimates.
• Present scientific findings to clients, project teams, and professional audiences through reports and presentations.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule, with every other Friday off for most employees.
• Flexible work arrangements through the Together with Flexibility model, including hybrid work options dependent on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage and support for partners, gender-affirming care, health needs, and family formation.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees, Battelle contributes 5% whether or not the employee contributes, and matches employee contributions on top of that.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.
• Opportunities to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery through select funding.
• Collaborative work with world-class experts and opportunities to develop scientific leaders and contribute to communities.

What This Job Offers

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