Laboratory Technician

Battelle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,876 - 36,285; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their team in Washington DC. In this role, you'll provide support for biological and chemical research, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and assisting with laboratory management. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity and requires a high school diploma along with 3 years of lab experience.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills, be comfortable in a collaborative environment, and meet specific health and safety qualifications. Emerging and veteran candidates are encouraged to apply in this dynamic setting at Battelle.

Qualifications

• 3 years laboratory experience in biology and/or chemistry.
• Ability to work in BSL-2 laboratories.
• Able to understand and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory experiments and sample analysis.
• Operate lab equipment and document experimental data.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Sample preparation and analysis

Data entry in laboratory systems

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Medical fitness for lab work

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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 Laboratory Technician, 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 providing skilled laboratory and operational support in biology and chemistry for sample receipt, preparation, analysis, equipment upkeep, and inventory control. In this role you will assist with extraction and analysis of samples, maintain instruments and supply inventories, and help ensure the laboratory remains organized and ready for operations. You will support quality assurance activities by reviewing records, helping maintain compliance with program requirements, participating in audits and corrective action processes, and assisting with preparation of routine reports and documentation.

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

This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of laboratory experiments and sample analysis rooted in chemistry and biological sciences
• Perform routine experiments in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or work instructions with guidance from senior scientists
• Operate lab equipment to include pipetting devices, balances, pH meters, microscopes, centrifuges, plate readers, etc.
• Document experimental data clearly and consistently. Compile data and perform initial technical and quality control review of routine experimental data prior to submission for final review by senior staff
• Communicate progress and results to senior scientists
• Assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities within structured quality frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001:2015 or 21 CFR Part 58 GLP)
• Follow established safety and security guidelines
• Some domestic travel is possible but not anticipated.

Key Qualifications

• High School diploma and 3 years laboratory experience focused on sample preparation and analysis using scientific methods in biology and/or chemistry.
• Experience entering data into a laboratory information management system
• Ability and willingness to work in biological safety level 2 (BSL-2) laboratories
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written procedures
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory to perform assigned duties including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE), lift up to 25 pounds, and work in the proximity of hazardous/infectious materials
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001:2015, ISO17025, or 21 CFR Part 58 GLP)
• Interest and ability to learn and apply new skills in multiple subject areas
• Current or previously held security clearance

Salary Range

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly range for this role is $19.51 - $26.34 per hour, 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

• 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.

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.

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

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.