Materials Science Government Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer (Early Career). This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH.
Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Materials Scientist/Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will conduct laboratory experimentation, compile and analyze data, and perform literature searches under the guidance of a senior scientist.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to apply materials science principles in a dynamic research environment, contributing to meaningful projects that support both commercial and government clients.
Responsibilities
As a Materials Scientist/Engineer (Early Career), the selected individual will support laboratory research and experimental activities across a range of materials science and engineering tasks. Responsibilities may include:

• Developing, constructing, and executing laboratory experiments to advance research objectives
• Applying materials science theories to well-defined tasks with minimal oversight
• Compiling and analyzing design and test data to prepare product, process, or materials specifications
• Assisting in the interpretation of results and composing sections of technical reports
• Conducting background research and searching technical literature to support project needs
• Performing basic engineering analysis of data collected through structured work assignments
• Summarizing results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
• Completing assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints

Key Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Good laboratory practices and documentation skills
• Ability to summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
• Experience conducting laboratory work and searching technical literature
• Sole U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and contextually present information from numerous technical resources to support research objectives
• Research experience in a materials science, chemistry, or chemical engineering setting, including experience with chemical handling
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain accurate records, and follow instructions
• Experience in engineering model development
• Experience working with structured databases for data archiving
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Experience using computer programming languages to analyze complex data sets (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $71,200 - $84,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• 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.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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