Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a
Research Scientist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in
Chantilly, VA.Battelle's CBRNE Business Line is seeking a scientist with a strong background in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry. The selected candidate will conduct information acquisition activities and apply the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions in Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation for U.S. Government clients. Please note that this is not a laboratory position - the role is based in a professional office environment.
The successful candidate must be familiar with open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis, and must be comfortable utilizing a variety of search engines and scientific databases to support mission-critical work.
Responsibilities As a Research Scientist, the selected individual will support U.S. Government clients by applying scientific expertise to address complex questions in CW/BW defense and counter-proliferation. Responsibilities may include:
- Applying the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions related to Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation
- Reading, analyzing, and synthesizing scientific literature to produce written reports on technical topics related to CW/BW defense, counter-proliferation, dual-use technologies, and medical countermeasures to CW/BW agents
- Conducting open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis using a variety of search engines and scientific databases
- Collaborating effectively within small groups or working independently as mission requirements dictate
Key Qualifications - Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Ph.D., in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., SciFinder, PubMed, ScienceDirect)
- Ability to research and critically analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature
- Demonstrated technical writing skills, as evidenced by articles published in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, theses, or equivalent work products
- Experience in the national security, defense, and/or intelligence communities
- Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 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.
