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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 Virologist III, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting-edge research across multiple biological disciplines. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise and experience in virology to ideate, propose, and support to government and commercial programs. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to laboratory and literature-based studies and will help to mentor and train other staff. You will actively identify, capture, and lead projects focused on the development, evaluation, and implementation of materials, devices, and techniques designed to detect and mitigate the effects of chemical, biological, and radiological hazards. This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer’s toughest challenges.

This full-time position will be located in Columbus, Ohio, with regular travel to West Jefferson, Ohio.

Responsibilities

+ Leverage skills and education to identify, propose, and secure new projects to promote on contract growth and generate new revenue streams in applied virology.

+ Design and lead laboratory efforts with moderately sized teams of laboratory staff working in biological safety level (BSL)-2 and BSL-3 environments.

+ Work directly with project managers and customers to determine and execute study objectives and deliverables, including technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

+ Review, assimilate, collate, and translate data into key study findings. Identify gaps in current knowledge and leverage collective expertise and experience to drive the state of the art forward.

+ Troubleshoot experiments using experience and scientific literature.

+ Mentor lab personnel in virology and cell culture.

+ Follow established safety guidelines to identify potential hazards and to safely work with hazardous/infectious (risk group (RG)-2 and -3) materials; write and submit experimental safety plans and hazard analyses, as appropriate.

+ Apply experience in virology to novel multi-disciplinary (e.g., molecular biology, toxinology, cell biology, and microbiology) challenges.

Some domestic travel is anticipated.

Key Qualifications

+ PhD in virology or any related life science field with three or more years of laboratory experience in viral propagation.

+ Five or more years of experience in a laboratory-based facility and a proven ability to plan and conduct research studies.

+ Proven innovative thought, with an ability to pose novel research and development ideas in virology and adjacent fields.

+ Proven ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Proven ability to propose and secure research funding.

+ Ability to succinctly assimilate and communicate complex scientific data for customer and end user needs.

+ Ability to work in a team environment, mentor and train other staff members, and openly collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines.

+ Proven processes for collecting and maintaining accurate and detailed laboratory records (e.g., operating in accordance with a quality management system or framework).

+ Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances (TS/SCI) as a condition of employment.

+ Ability and willingness to work in BSL-2 and -3 laboratories and to receive immunizations that may be required to perform BSL-3 work; hands-on experience working in a BSL-3 or higher laboratory is highly preferred.

+ Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory to perform assigned duties including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE), lift up to 50 pounds, and work in the proximity of hazardous/infectious materials.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Currently possesses or has held (and can reinstate) government security clearance.

+ Practical experience working with diverse and/or emerging viruses of importance to public health, agriculture, or the environment; additional experience with bacterial fungal pathogens and/or toxins may also be relevant to this position.

+ Practical experience recovering viruses from environmental (and other challenging) matrices.

+ Practical experience in bioaerosol experimentation.

+ Experience handling one or more of the following: coronavirus, VEE TC-83, adenovirus, orthopox viruses, etc.

+ Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP).

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.

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.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

+ 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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