AI/ML Engineer - Entry Level
About the role
Full-time AI/ML Engineer – Entry Level position located in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle seeks an engineer to improve laboratory efficiency through practical AI, automation, and data solutions. Working with scientists, technicians, quality staff, and technology teams, the role identifies repetitive or time‑consuming work and develops tools that simplify laboratory workflows, reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and support faster, more consistent operations while capturing data for larger AI/ML initiatives. Initial projects may include AI‑assisted data review, sample and inventory tracking, workflow automation, dashboards, laboratory scheduling, document search, and tools that help staff access and use laboratory information more effectively. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to apply your talent to challenging projects, receive funding for ideas, partner with world‑class experts, nurture the next generation, and give back to communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with building practical AI tools, low‑code applications, dashboards, forms, and automated workflows using approved platforms
- Help organize and analyze laboratory data to improve sample tracking, inventory, scheduling, instrument utilization, reporting, and turnaround time
- Learn and document laboratory workflows to identify bottlenecks, manual steps, and opportunities for AI or automation
- Use approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Visual Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint, Python, and SQL
- Support integration among laboratory systems, instrument data, spreadsheets, databases, and business applications
- Help develop and maintain internal data management systems and electronic notebooks across multiple