Synthetic Biologist/Engineer

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 with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Synthetic Biologist/Engineer for the National Security Business Unit. This full-time position is located in Columbus, Ohio. Some domestic and international travel is anticipated.

As a Synthetic Biologist/Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing biological systems to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. You will work within a diverse team of scientists and engineers to design and construct new genetic circuits, optimizing bacterial strains for protein production, improve titer-rate-yield metrics in metabolic engineering focused projects, and other exciting research and development areas. You will provide technical leadership and technical support to laboratory, scale up, and field studies involving engineered microorganisms and cell-free systems across a broad number of projects along with leading projects that enhance capabilities and/or support the development of new technical approaches within the Bioscience Center.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects focused on engineering of microorganisms and fungi to produce industrially relevant molecules and bio-derived high-performance materials
• Development of synthetic genetic circuits and understanding and interfacing with computational biologists for modeling of microbial systems.
• Support research projects focusing on bioprospecting of novel microorganisms, genes and proteins from environmental samples.
• Optimize and develop molecular biology tools with application to a variety of microbiological systems.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports and presentations
• Conduct technical work and produce quality results within budget and schedule.
• Assisting in preparing scientific journal publications and presenting at professional meetings
• Assisting in the development of proposals, marketing plans and identifying business opportunities
• Train, mentor, and lead junior technical staff.

Some domestic and potential international travel is anticipated.

Key Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (or MS and 5 years' experience or BS and 10 years' experience) in biological or chemical engineering with experience in synthetic biology, systems biology and metabolic engineering and computational tools.
• Ability to travel, including participating in field work.
• 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 and in the field to perform assigned duties.
• The ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on research projects for both governmental and commercial clients.
• Crrent or previously held security clearance.
• Experience with protein purification, ELISA, HPLC, AKTA, and/or sequencing.
• Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP).
• Experience with microfluidics and laboratory automation.
  

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.
• 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.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

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
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive 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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