Laboratory Helper

Battelle; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Biomedical Research Center in West Jefferson, Ohio. This role provides non-technical support for lab task work, maintains equipment logs, orders reagents and supplies, and ensures compliance with GLP/ISO and other regulations.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with occasional overtime nights and weekends. The successful candidate will work in BSL-2/BSL-3 environments, support safety practices, and collaborate with suppliers to maintain critical

Qualifications

• High school diploma and US citizenship required.
• Current BSAT certification or in process.
• Current DoJ SRA approval and CDC approval to work with BSAT materials (or in process).
• Willingness to be immunized with FDA vaccines and to undergo random drug screening.
• Able to work night, weekend and holiday hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Laundry
• Waste processing
• Maintain safety practices
• Negotiate and institute maintenance contracts and quotes for supplies and equipment
• Read SOPs and implement as required
• Document equipment logs and records for incubators, refrigerators, freezers, and autoclaves
• Work independently and in a team, develop skills through training
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Assist supervisor in planning daily/weekly/monthly work schedules

Skills

US Citizenship

BSAT certification

CDC approval

SRA approval

Immunization willingness

Drug screening willingness

Night/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

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

Battelle is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician. This position is located in West Jefferson, OH.

Battelle’s Biomedical Research Center is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician whose primary responsibility is to provide non-technical support for the task work and maintenance to support the Battelle Biomedical Research Center Biological and Chemical Surety laboratories. Provide support for BSL-2/BSL-3 activities to ensure that the facility and equipment is properly maintained in accordance with GLP, ISO and other required regulations. Responsible for ordering reagents, supplies, and equipment. This position is Monday through Friday and will work occasional overtime on nights and weekends; schedule may include holidays.

Responsibilities

• Laundry
• Waste processing
• Adherence to good safety practices is a critical job component.
• Keeping good working relationships with suppliers to negotiate and institute maintenance contracts and quotes for essential laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Perform reading of SOPs used in workplace in a timely manner.
• Ensure that proper documentation is being kept for facility equipment such as incubators, refrigerators, freezers, and autoclaves. Responsible for ensuring that all facility equipment and their respective logbooks and records are maintained.
• Work independently and effectively in a team environment and display an interest in developing job skills and in gaining additional expertise through training and/or educational study.
• Maintain a good work attendance record and be punctual for all tasks.
• Assist supervisor in planning personal daily/weekly/monthly work schedule and training schedule to optimize time on project and development of technical knowledge of facility operations.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Current certification in the Biological Suitability Assessment Program (or submission in process).
• Current DoJ Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval.
• Current CDC approval to work with BSAT material (or submission in process).
• Must be willing to be immunized with FDA licensed vaccines and Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for persons at risk to occupational exposure of biological agents.
• Must be willing to participate in random drug screening.
• Respond appropriately to various alarms and potential emergency situations.
• Sufficiently medically fit to do work in a lab wearing appropriate respiratory equipment and perform all assigned duties.
• Ability to work night, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
• Newly hired employees are subject to a 90-day Introductory Period, during which their performance is evaluated by supervision.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $33,800- $45,600, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best 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.
• 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.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran‑status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers