Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a Chemistry Researcher. This position is a full-time opportunity located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood, MD.
Battelle's CBRNE Business Line is seeking a scientist with a strong background in chemistry, organic chemistry, or biochemistry. This role supports broad chemical defense analysis and modeling - including the development of chemical threat assessments, bulletins, and fact sheets - and offers an excellent opportunity for an early- to mid-career professional to build expertise across diverse chemical defense subjects in support of the nation's principal research and development resource for nonmedical chemical defense.
This is a non-laboratory position supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Security Analysis Center (CSAC) mission of identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with chemical hazards. The selected candidate must be comfortable utilizing scientific databases and technical literature, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and presenting findings to peers and clients.
Responsibilities As a Chemistry Researcher, the selected individual will support the DHS CSAC in advancing chemical defense analysis and risk mitigation efforts on behalf of the homeland. Responsibilities may include:
- Conduct advanced chemical hazard analysis and chemical threat characterization in direct support of the DHS CSAC mission to protect the homeland and enhance risk mitigation
- Develop and author chemical threat assessments, bulletins, and fact sheets covering diverse chemical defense topics
- Research and analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature using databases such as SciFinder, PubMed, and Scopus
- Support chemical detection and surveillance efforts to inform response planning
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to co-author technical reports on a variety of chemical defense subjects
- Communicate technical findings and analyses through presentations to peers and government clients
Key Qualifications - MS in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., SciFinder, PubMed, Scopus)
- Demonstrated ability to research and analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature
- Demonstrated technical writing skills, as evidenced by published journal articles, technical reports, theses, or equivalent work products
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within small group settings
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications - PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience
- Understanding of toxicology and/or medicinal chemistry
- Experience in the private chemical industry, including pharmaceutical sectors
- Familiarity with text analysis tools and principles
- Experience reviewing and assessing chemical defense topics
- Current possession of a DoD-sponsored Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000 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 LifeWe 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.
