Research Scientist

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 CBRNE Business Line is seeking a scientist with a strong background in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry. The selected candidate will conduct information acquisition activities and apply the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions in Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation for U.S. Government clients. Please note that this is not a laboratory position — the role is based in a professional office environment.

The successful candidate must be familiar with open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis, and must be comfortable utilizing a variety of search engines and scientific databases to support mission-critical work.

Responsibilities

• Apply the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions related to Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation
• Read, analyze, and synthesize scientific literature to produce written reports on technical topics related to CW/BW defense, counter-proliferation, dual-use technologies, and medical countermeasures to CW/BW agents
• Conduct open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis using a variety of search engines and scientific databases
• Collaborate effectively within small groups or work independently as mission requirements dictate

Requirements

• Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Ph.D., in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., SciFinder, PubMed, ScienceDirect)
• Ability to research and critically analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature
• Demonstrated technical writing skills, as evidenced by articles published in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, theses, or equivalent work products
• Experience in the national security, defense, and/or intelligence communities
• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000 – $130,000 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, plus optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% employer contribution and matching contributions
• Tuition assistance for higher education