Battelle · 1 day ago
Chemical Engineer II
Battelle is a research and development organization that manages national laboratories and delivers critical services. They are seeking a Chemical Engineer to perform advanced research and analysis, contribute to Internal Research & Development projects, and communicate with clients, requiring collaboration across various scientific and engineering disciplines.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Performs moderately complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications
Plans research efforts within the schedule and scope constraints provided by senior technical experts
Analyzes and interprets data collected
Prepares technical reports and makes presentations to client, both formal and informal
Conducts and/or leads small technical projects or phases of technical projects
Completes assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints
Assists with proposal efforts as needed
Builds relationships with internal clients
Contributes to IR&D studies and prepares invention disclosures as part of a team
Supports business development efforts led by others
May oversee lower-level staff in extracting and preparing data for analysis
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 2-5 years of experience, M.S. in related field with 0-3 years of experience, or PhD
U.S. Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain security clearance. Candidates should anticipate the need to submit to a background check for obtaining clearances for classified government projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent Battelle or its clients at conferences or public forums
Good laboratory and documentation skills
Preferred
PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field
Experience in engineering model development
Experience using computer programming to analyze complex data sets (ex: Python, Matlab)
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.
Company
Battelle
Battelle Memorial Institute is a nonprofit research and development organization.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$422.1MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)National Science Foundation
2023-11-08Grant· $6.1M
2023-09-22Grant· $416M
Leadership Team
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