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Job Summary
Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics Group is seeking to hire a Technician. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.
The Technician role will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on researching and developing the next generation of advanced polymeric materials for a variety of applications, including genetic medicines. This role will primarily support pre-clinical and clinical development of advanced medicines, including gene therapies, all the way up to commercialization.
The Technician role will lead and implement activities related to laboratory management and inventory management while also leaving flexibility to perform general laboratory experiments.
The selected candidate will support the synthesis, purification, lyophilization, sample preparation, and characterization of a broad range of materials, particularly polymer using a variety of standard laboratory techniques. The successful individual will demonstrate attention to detail, diligent laboratory safety discipline, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities

• Proactively tracks laboratory inventory and orders laboratory supplies in anticipation of experimental and project needs.
• Use computerized equipment and support laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Tracks equipment maintenance, inspection, and documentation.
• Develops and maintains laboratory guidelines and procedures in collaboration with senior scientists and engineers.
• Conducts standard as well as non-standard tasks under supervision and guidance from more experienced staff.
• Operation of standard chemistry lab equipment to include pipetting devices, balances, pH meters, centrifuges, plate readers, etc.
• Perform routine maintenance and operation of various laboratory equipment.
• Understand and follow all pertinent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Study Protocol requirements regarding all laboratory activities assigned.
• Assist with the development of new SOPs and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory with a commitment to safety with appropriate use of PPE, chemical storage, etc.

Key Qualifications

• Associate degree in scientific discipline with 1 year of laboratory research and development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Exhibits sufficient technical knowledge to perform routine assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate basic equipment and follow standard procedures.
• Ability to perform routine specified analysis of data.
• Adherence to all chemical agent, facility, and bio-facility safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, multitask, communicate effectively with a team, and a desire to learn new skills.
• Able to work safely, quickly, and efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a team environment and train other staff on standard laboratory procedures and practices.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Must be a US Citizen to perform duties of this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to the operation and maintenance of essential scientific instrumentation including but not limited to HPLC, GPC, DLS, FTIR, and NMR.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in support of non-clinical studies.
• Polymer research experience.
• Experience with basic computer programming and/or coding (e.g., Python, Matlab, etc.).

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $50,000-$60,000 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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