Biochemist I

About the role

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures independently with guidance from senior scientists, with activities to include:
• Perform experiments in accordance with structured regulatory and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)
• Support laboratory testing to develop new methods and/or adapt published assays to new purposes
• Independently analyze and troubleshoot standard experiments
• Absorb and prepare technical data tables, figures, and interpretations for reports and presentations, peer reviewed publications, and client meetings
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients, leadership, and team members
• Assist with materials inventory/ordering, equipment maintenance, experimental scheduling, etc.
• Follow established safety guidelines to safely work with hazardous/infectious (RG2) materials

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field
• At least one year of professional experience performing analysis of immune cell functions, cytokine expression, innate and adaptive responses, and/or cellular/humoral immunity (e.g., cell activation, fluorescent immunoassays, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), SDS-PAGE and Western blots, immunocytochemistry, fluorescent immunolabeling, immunoprecipitation, and/or flow immunoassay)
• Proven ability to conduct laboratory experiments in accordance with written procedures
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment
• Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory to perform assigned duties including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE), lift up to 50 pounds, and work in the proximity of hazardous/infectious materials

Qualifications

• Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, 21 CFR Part 58 GLP)
• Experience drafting experimental methods
• Active or previously held security clearance

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Lose Fridays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Retirement savings plan
• Education assistance

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time

Location

San Antonio, TX