AI/ML Engineer - Lab Automation (Entry Level)

Battelle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Battelle is seeking an AI/ML Engineer – Entry Level to help improve laboratory efficiency through practical AI, automation, and data solutions in Columbus, Ohio. You will work with scientists, technicians and technology teams to identify time-consuming tasks and develop tools to simplify workflows, capture data, and support larger AI initiatives.

This hands-on learning role may include AI-assisted data review, sample tracking, workflow automation, dashboards, scheduling, and tools to help staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Zero to two years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, research, coursework, or significant projects
• Interest in applying AI, data, software, or automation to improve laboratory operations
• Foundational experience with one or more of the following: Microsoft Power Platform, generative AI tool use and development, Python, SQL, data visualization, workflow automation, or application development
• Ability to learn laboratory processes, collaborate with end users, solve practical problems, and communicate clearly
• Basic understanding of data quality, testing, documentation, and the responsible use of technology
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• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building practical AI tools, low-code applications, dashboards, forms, and automated workflows using approved platforms
• Help organize and analyze laboratory data to improve sample tracking, inventory, scheduling, instrument utilization, reporting, and turnaround time
• Learn and document laboratory workflows to identify bottlenecks, manual steps, and opportunities for AI or automation
• Use approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Visual Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint, Python, and SQL
• Support integration among laboratory systems, instrument data, spreadsheets, databases, and business applications
• Help develop and maintain internal data management systems and electronic notebooks across multiple laboratory environments
• Participate in requirements gathering, testing, validation, documentation, training, and end-user support
• Capture and report metrics such as time saved, reduced manual entries, fewer errors, improved data access, and increased user adoption
• Follow requirements for cybersecurity, data protection, responsible AI, quality, safety, and change control within both internal and client frameworks

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Python

SQL

Power BI

Data visualization

Job description

Battelle is seeking an AI/ML Engineer – Entry Level to help improve laboratory efficiency through practical AI, automation, and data solutions in Columbus, Ohio. You will work with scientists, technicians and technology teams to identify time-consuming tasks and develop tools to simplify workflows, capture data, and support larger AI initiatives.

This hands-on learning role may include AI-assisted data review, sample tracking, workflow automation, dashboards, scheduling, and tools to help staff