Molecular Biologist III

Battelle Memorial Institute; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking a Molecular Biologist III to join a multidisciplinary team in San Antonio, TX. You will lead laboratory projects, drive genetics and molecular biology research, and mentor staff in nucleic acid techniques and sequencing.

You will engage with customers, prepare technical reports, and contribute to proposals in a fast-paced government contracting environment. The role requires strong leadership, deep technical skills in PCR, CRISPR, and sequencing, and the

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS with deep genetics or molecular biology focus.
• Five or more years of experience in a laboratory-based facility.
• Ability to plan and conduct research studies and follow SOPs.
• Experience with nucleic acid extraction, purification, quantification and analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Identify, propose, and secure new contract opportunities.
• Lead laboratory efforts with small teams in a BSL-2 environment.
• Collaborate with project managers and customers on study objectives and deliverables.
• Perform advanced biological experiments and data analysis.
• Mentor lab personnel in sequence analysis and molecular techniques.
• Communicate complex data to customers and end users clearly.

Skills

Lab leadership

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Collaboration

CitizenshipUS

Education

PhD in genetics or molecular biology

MS in genetics or molecular biology

BS in genetics or molecular biology

Tools

Nucleic acid extraction

PCR/qPCR

Gibson assembly

CRISPR-Cas9

Gel electrophoresis

Sequencing

Microarrays

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 Molecular Biologist III, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting-edge research across multiple biological disciplines. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to a large government contract. You will drive capture activities through ideation and proposal development. You will be responsible for developing technical work plans and leading small teams to accomplish tasks rooted in Genetics and/or Molecular Biology, conducting research and testing on basic and applied principles of microbial, human, and animal life, including anatomy and function of biological systems in both simple and complex settings. Biological data related to structure, function, behavior, and tailored applications 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

• Leverage skills and education to identify, propose, and secure new projects to promote on contract growth.
• Apply experience in genetics, molecular biology, or cell biology to novel challenges.
• Design and lead laboratory efforts with small teams of laboratory staff working in a biological safety level (BSL)-2 environment.
• Work directly with project managers and customers to determine and refine study objectives and deliverables, including technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Perform advanced biological experiments, research and analysis.
• Solve complex problems, using existing solutions to derive new solutions and perspectives.
• Review, assimilate, collate, and translate data into key study findings. Identify gaps in current knowledge and leverage collective expertise and experience to drive the state of the art forward.
• Maintain laboratory and laboratory records in accordance with governing quality standards and safety/security requirements.
• Troubleshoot experiments using experience and scientific literature.
• Mentor lab personnel in key skill areas including: nucleic extraction, purification, and quantification methods; commercial and ad-hoc extraction/purification kits, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid analysis methods; non-radioactive Southern and Northern blotting, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (QRT-PCR); recombinant DNA methods; epigenetic regulation methods; DNA methylation, histone modification, chromatin compaction, and nuclear organization; sequencing; microarray platforms for whole genome and exome sequencing.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients through strong performance, timely delivery, and frequent communication.
• Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and publications.

Some domestic travel is anticipated.

Key Qualifications

• PhD +2 years, MS +5 years, or BS +10 in genetics or molecular biology.
• Five or more years of experience in a laboratory-based facility and a proven ability to plan and conduct research studies.
• Proven ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures.
• Practical experience with nucleic acid extraction, purification, quantification, and analytical methods such as spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis, southern and northern blots, PCR, biological engineering (e.g., golden gate cloning, Gibson assembly, and/or CRISPR-Cas9), and epigenetic regulation methods (e.g., DNA methylation, histone modification, chromatin compaction and nuclear organization), sequencing, microarrays, etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to propose and secure research funding.
• Ability to succinctly assimilate and communicate complex scientific data for customer and end user needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment, mentor and train other staff members, and openly collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines.
• Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment.
• Ability and willingness to work in BSL-2 laboratories.
• 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

• Currently possesses or has held (and can reinstate) government security clearance.
• Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP).

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.
• 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.

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.

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