Chemist II

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Chemist II. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH.

Over the last eight years, Battelle has made a significant investment in the development of innovative technologies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This position will provide task leadership for the execution of research and client PFAS analytical chemistry project work.

The Environmental Solutions Division within the Environment & Agriculture Business Line conducts research, characterization, and remediation of environmental contamination, and designs and implements environmentally sustainable remedial technologies. The selected individual will provide chemistry support for the development and deployment of innovative PFAS technologies, spanning analytical, sampling, treatment, and destruction research and development.

Responsibilities

As a Chemist, the selected individual will support complex and innovative chemistry projects to characterize contamination across a wide array of media and design and implement remedial systems to treat that contamination. Responsibilities may include:

• Presenting study results to project teams, clients, and at technical conferences
• Leading bench- and lab-scale experiments under the direction of the lead Chemist, with strict adherence to safety procedures
• Developing study designs to address research objectives
• Developing journal articles based on technical results and participating in the preparation of written client deliverables
• Providing support for PFAS forensics projects
• Directing sample analysis and overseeing required data collection in accordance with quality control requirements
• Performing data analysis and interpretation of results
• Preparing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Providing technical direction to and coordinating the efforts of scientists, engineers, and technical support staff within time and budget constraints

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with 5 years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, or field environment; or a Master's degree in Chemistry with 2 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in Analytical Chemistry
• Specific knowledge and experience with PFAS, including through undergraduate or graduate research
• Knowledge of PFAS analytical methods, including EPA Methods 1633 and 1621
• Experience identifying appropriate analysis methods, diagnosing problems, and developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Experience with PFAS forensics, fingerprinting, or background evaluations
• Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometry
• Understanding of scientific principles, theories, and methods for conducting environmental fate and transport and treatment effectiveness studies
• Experience with study design and execution of research projects, data processing, and interpretation of results
• Knowledge of partitioning behavior of contaminants in different environmental systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent Battelle or its clients at conferences or public forums
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, and/or field settings
• Travel to out-of-state project locations and conferences will be required
• Applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person, as defined by U.S. export control laws

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with 10 years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, or field environment; or a Master's degree in Chemistry with 5 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in Analytical Chemistry
• Knowledge of one or more of the following through coursework, internship, or graduate research: PFAS, remediation technologies, analytical chemistry, or high-resolution mass spectral methods
• Programming and statistical experience in R and/or Python
• Extensive experience using R for data processing, statistical analysis, visualization, and automated analysis workflows for large experimental datasets
• Experience applying statistics to analyze experimental and modeling data, including regression and nonlinear model fitting, multivariate analysis and clustering, parameter estimation, and uncertainty analysis
• Experience with modeling of PFAS transport and mass transfer
• Foundational quantitative background relevant to AI/ML applications
• Experience automating data analysis and modeling workflows using AI/ML, with a strong interest in expanding into ML/AI applications for environmental data, treatment evaluation, and predictive modeling

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $66,500 - $94,800 per year, 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.
• 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.