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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.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking Biology Lab Technicians to join the Life Sciences Research organization at Battelle at our headquarters on King Avenue, with eventual base location at our laboratory space in West Jefferson, OH.

For over 40 years, commercial and government clients have counted on Battelle's Life Sciences Research expertise and facilities to protect human health by providing an end-to-end partner to conduct research, formulation, development, testing and validation of vaccines, instrument development, therapeutics, and assays to meet a diverse selection of applications. From disease testing and screening, supporting research into the evolution and transmission of infectious agents, and furthering advances in precision medicine.

The selected candidates will apply job skills and applicable policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks. Biology Lab Technicians clearly communicate routine research procedures and results for contribution to reports; and execute and document routine laboratory workflows-including standard cell culture, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, sequencing support, high-content imaging (e.g., confocal), and plate-based assays-in accordance with SOPs and quality standards. Ownership of these procedures will increase lab throughput and free scientific staff to focus on advanced cell culture and complex experimental design.

Responsibilities

• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Execute and document routine laboratory workflows including standard cell culture, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, sequencing, high content imaging (e.g. confocal), plate based assays and other lab-oriented tasks.
• May train and guide less experienced staff and may provide input to performance reviews.
• Verifies the accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of project work. Is encouraged to make recommendations but has limited discretion when making judgments and completing tasks.
• Conducts standard as well as non-standard tasks under close supervision and guidance of more experienced staff. Keeps supervisor informed regularly on status of work.

Key Qualifications

• Associate degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or related field; 1 year of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• May be expected to pursue various certifications or continuing educational units, as needed.
• Exhibits sufficient technical knowledge to perform routine assignments.
• Demonstrated the ability to operate basic equipment and follow standard procedures.
• Ability to perform routine specified analysis of data.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work 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.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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