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We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Social Scientist - Entry Level. This position is an early career opportunity located in Columbus, OH or in the Washington D.C. area.
The successful applicant will work as a Social Science Research Associate at Battelle supporting on-going health outcomes work in the areas of healthcare quality improvement and health policy. Performs social science research tasks, applying standard and established theories, concepts, and techniques. The Research Associate is responsible for contributing to literature reviews, environmental scans, data collection and support of stakeholder and client engagement. The Research Associate will also have primary responsibility for ensuring the quality and organization of all data collection activities to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities

• Support stakeholder engaged activities including focus groups, committee meetings, and technical expert panels
• Develop reports related to internal and external meetings with clients
• Conduct testing of and provide feedback regarding data collection systems
• Organize and maintain data and materials related to complex public health and healthcare quality tasks
• Contribute to literature reviews (e.g., review articles and documents, abstract information, summarize findings)
• Contribute to the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, white papers and government proposals
• Conduct qualitative analysis
• Achieve high technical quality in project activities
• Perform job duties with discretion and professionalism
• Treat as highly confidential, all data and information collected as part of day-to-day research operations

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field
• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication (verbal and writing) skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize work tasks across a variety of projects and interact effectively with staff across Battelle and client organizations
• Applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. export control laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing technical reports related to health outcomes
• Experience performing data collection activities (e.g., focus groups, interviews, copy tests, or other survey research)
• Experience with various methods of data collection from human subjects, including focus groups, key informant interviews, cognitive interviews, and survey data collection
• Experience conducting literature reviews
• Experience ensuring high-quality, on-time deliverables in a fast-based environment
• Experience demonstrating reliability and a conscientious work ethic

Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 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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