Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a
Materials Scientist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in
Columbus, OH.Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics Group is seeking a motivated Materials Scientist/Engineer to join a team dedicated to translating scientific discovery into real-world impact. The selected candidate will conduct laboratory experimentation, data compilation and analysis, and literature searches under the guidance of a senior scientist.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research in materials science and engineering, supporting both commercial and government customers in critical and innovative work.
Responsibilities As a Materials Scientist, the selected individual will support laboratory research and materials experimentation across a range of government and commercial programs. Responsibilities may include:
- Developing, constructing, and executing laboratory experiments to advance materials research objectives
- Compiling and analyzing design and test data to prepare product, process, or materials specifications
- Conducting background research and searching technical literature to support ongoing projects
- Assisting in the interpretation of experimental results and composing sections of technical reports
- Analyzing data collected and performing structured engineering work assignments
- Summarizing and documenting results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
- Completing assigned project work within established schedule and budget constraints
Key Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong laboratory and documentation skills
- Ability to summarize results in spreadsheets, written reports, and presentation formats
- Experience conducting laboratory work and searching technical literature
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications - Ability to develop and contextually present information from multiple technical resources to support research objectives
- Research experience in a materials science, chemistry, or chemical engineering setting, including experience with chemical handling
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain accurate records, and follow instructions
- Experience in engineering model development
- Experience working with structured databases for data archiving
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Experience using computer programming to analyze complex data sets (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $66,500 t0 $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 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.
