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Battelle · 3 weeks ago

Biologist II

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that conducts critical services for various clients. As a Biologist II, you will perform applied laboratory research and advance computational biology using AI and ML tools to address national security, environmental, and health challenges.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply experience of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and/or microbiology to design and execute laboratory-based experiments

Apply experience with AI/ML to develop, or assist with development of, AI/ML algorithms and AI frontier models

Work independently to meet study objectives and deliverables with guidance from senior scientists

Independently troubleshoot programs and experiments using experience and scientific literature

Mentor lab personnel

Analyze and interpret data and prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations

Follow established safety guidelines to safely work with hazardous/infectious (RG2) materials

Qualification

AI/ML programming languagesBiological experiment designAI/ML algorithm developmentOpen source software toolsLaboratory quality managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationMentoring staff

Required

PhD or MS and >2 years or BS and >5 years of experience in a relevant biological discipline

Familiarity with AI/ML programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java, Julia, C++, etc.)

Familiarity with using biology-specific large language models in biological research topics. Examples include, but are not limited to, BioGPT, BioMedLM, and GeneGPT

Expertise designing and executing experiments rooted in a biological discipline

Proficiency with applicable open source software tools

Proven ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures

Good oral and written communication skills

The ability to work in a team environment and train less experienced staff

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 to perform assigned duties including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE), lift up to 50 pounds, and work in the proximity of hazardous/infectious materials

Preferred

Demonstrated experience incorporating an AI/ML tool into a computational workflow. Examples include, but are not limited to, developing or utilizing a ML classification model, fine-tuning a BERT model, or implementing a large language model into a tool

Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP)

Benefits

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.