Biochemist I — Hybrid Role with Flexible Schedule

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 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