Materials Scientist (Early Career)

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.

About the role

Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Materials Scientist/Engineer to join our team in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will conduct laboratory experimentation, compile and analyze data, and perform literature searches under the guidance of a senior scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to apply materials science principles in a dynamic research environment, contributing to meaningful projects that support both commercial and government clients.

Responsibilities

• Developing, constructing, and executing laboratory experiments to advance research objectives
• Applying materials science theories to well-defined tasks with minimal oversight
• Compiling and analyzing design and test data to prepare product, process, or materials specifications
• Assisting in the interpretation of results and composing sections of technical reports
• Conducting background research and searching technical literature to support project needs
• Performing basic engineering analysis of data collected through structured work assignments
• Summarizing results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
• Completing assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience
• Good laboratory practices and documentation skills
• Ability to summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
• Experience conducting laboratory work and searching technical literature
• Sole U.S. Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and contextually present information from numerous technical resources to support research objectives
• Research experience in a materials science, chemistry, or chemical engineering setting, including experience with chemical handling
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain accurate records, and follow instructions
• Experience in engineering model development
• Experience working with structured databases for data archiving
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Experience using computer programming languages to analyze complex data sets (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $71,200 – $84,000 per year. 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

• Compressed work schedule: Every other Friday off
• Hybrid work arrangement: 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 5% employer contribution and matching contributions
• Tuition assistance for pursuing higher education

Battelle fosters a culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and giving back to the community. You will have opportunities to work on challenging and meaningful projects, partner with world-class experts, and develop the next generation of scientific leaders.