Biochemist I

Battelle; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Battelle in the United States is seeking a Biochemist I to join a multidisciplinary team supporting a large government contract in San Antonio, TX. The role involves conducting experiments in Biochemistry or Immunology, following SOPs, and producing data for technical evaluations of biologics and biological properties.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Biochemistry or Immunology with at least one year of relevant lab experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field.
• At least one year of professional experience performing analysis of immune cell functions, cytokine expression, innate and adaptive responses, and/or cellular/humoral immunity.
• Proven ability to conduct laboratory experiments in accordance with written procedures.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Sole 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 PPE use, lifting up to 50 pounds, and proximity to hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures independently with guidance from senior scientists.
• Perform experiments in accordance with ISO-like quality frameworks.
• Support laboratory testing to develop new methods or adapt published assays.
• Independently analyze and troubleshoot standard experiments.
• Prepare technical data tables, figures, and interpretations for reports and client meetings.
• Interact professionally with internal and external clients, leadership, and team members.
• Assist with materials inventory, equipment maintenance, and scheduling.
• Follow established safety guidelines when working with hazardous/infectious materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field

Job description

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 from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

As a Biochemist I, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting edge research across multiple disciplines. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to a large government contract following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and project-specific guidance to perform experiments rooted in Biochemistry or Immunology, conducting research and testing on basic and applied principles of microbial, human, and animal life, including anatomy and function of biological systems in simple and complex settings. The data that you collect will be used to perform technical evaluations and/or assessments of biologics, biological mechanisms, or biological properties.

This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer's toughest challenges.

This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be located in San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory procedures independently with guidance from senior scientists, with activities to include:


• Perform experiments in accordance with structured regulatory and quality frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001:2015)


• Support laboratory testing to develop new methods and/or adapt published assays to new purposes


• Independently analyze and troubleshoot standard experiments


• Assist in preparing technical data tables, figures, and interpretations for reports and presentations, peer reviewed publications, and client meetings


• Interact professionally with internal and external clients, leadership, and team members


• Assist with materials inventory/ordering, equipment maintenance, experimental scheduling, etc.


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


• Some domestic travel is possible but not anticipated.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field


• At least one year of professional experience performing analysis of immune cell functions, cytokine expression, innate and adaptive responses, and/or cellular/humoral immunity (e.g., cell activation, fluorescent immunoassays, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), SDS-PAGE and Western blots, immunocytochemistry, fluorescent immunolabeling, immunoprecipitation, and/or flow immunoassay)


• Proven ability to conduct laboratory experiments in accordance with written procedures


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Sole 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 Qualifications

• Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, 21 CFR Part 58 GLP)


• Experience drafting experimental methods


• Active or previously held security clearance

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary 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