Laboratory Research Technician - Advanced Materials

About the role

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.

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.
• Covers standard as well as non-standard tasks under supervision and guidance from more experienced staff.
• Operates standard chemistry lab equipment to include pipetting devices, balances, pH meters, centrifuges, plate readers, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance and operation of various laboratory equipment.
• Understands and follows all pertinent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Study Protocol requirements regarding all laboratory activities assigned.
• Aids in the development of new SOPs and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Maintains laboratory with a commitment to safety with appropriate use of PPE, chemical storage, etc.

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.
• Able 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.).

Benefits

• Lose Fridays off to focus on personal life.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid time off for personal and professional development.
• Wellness and financial support programs.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.
• Tuition assistance for further education.

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.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.