Senior Technician

Battelle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,996 - 42,567; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Senior Technician to join their Washington DC team. This role involves providing hands-on technical laboratory support, focusing on sample processing, analytical execution, and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and 9 years of laboratory experience, particularly in chemistry or biology. The position comes with competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 9 years of laboratory experience focused on sample preparation and analysis.
• Ability to operate lab equipment such as balances and pH meters.
• Sole U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain required government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory experiments and sample analysis.
• Independently perform routine sample extraction and analysis experiments.
• Document experimental data and maintain lab supply stocks.

Skills

Laboratory experience focused on sample preparation and analysis

Ability to work in biological safety level 2 laboratories

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Self-motivated in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation (e.g., pipettes, microscopes)

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 Senior 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. You will provide hands‑on technical laboratory support with a focus on sample processing, analytical execution, equipment maintenance, and materials management. In this role you will be expected to work efficiently in a fast‑paced operational environment, supporting laboratory throughput while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and safety practices. You will play a key role in supporting the daily laboratory functions by preparing materials, operating and maintaining equipment, tracking supplies, and supporting accurate and timely completion of analytical tasks.

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.
• Independently perform routine sample extraction and analysis 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 first line technical and quality control review prior to submission to senior scientist for final review.
• Actively communicate progress and results to senior scientists and report data that does not meet acceptance criteria.
• Actively participate in 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.
• Maintain laboratory supply stocks and critical reagents anticipating needs and use rates so that sample throughput is not compromised.
• Train inexperienced staff in sample analysis and extraction methods.
• Contribute to writing of standard operating procedures.
• Some domestic travel may be required.

Key Qualifications

• High School diploma and 9 years laboratory experience focused on sample preparation and analysis using scientific methods in biology and/or chemistry.
• 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 $22.50 - $30.90 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

• 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.

• 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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