Chemist II- Chemical Threats Response Data Manager

Job Summary

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.

Battelle is seeking an applicant to fill the role of Chemical Threat Response Data Manager in the Emergency Response Branch of the CDC/NCEH/Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS). The Emergency Response Branch (ERB) develops and performs unique laboratory tests to assess chemical exposures during a public health emergency or terrorist event. The ERB works with a network of local and state public health laboratories through the Laboratory Response Network for Chemical Threats (LRN-C) to assist in expanding laboratory capacity and preparedness for chemical-terrorism response.

The individual in this role will identify ongoing and emerging chemical threats; identify, track and report on testing capabilities within the LRN-C network; prepare SOPs on data collection; and support development of an interactive dashboard for emergency response capabilities and testing requests.

The selected applicant will have to obtain and maintain a CDC security clearance and a DoD secret security clearance and will work on‑site at the CDC Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, GA
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• Collect current testing capabilities from LRN-C laboratories and other federal partners

• Collect current and emerging chemical threats from media reports, exposure events, testing requests, and scientific literature

• Implement a data collection stream from LRN-C labs to monitor testing capabilities for novel chemical threats within the network. Aggregate that data into summary reports for NCEH.

• Develop guidance for testing requests and data reporting for non‑program chemicals to support LRN‑C, emergency response, and biosurveillance activities

• Prepare SOPs on data collection, frequency, updates, and communications to provide guidance for ongoing updates to data

• Support development of interactive dashboard to facilitate testing requests for emergency response and ensure awareness of response capabilities within NCEH

• Collaborate with DLS OD to optimize response practices and support evaluation using response exercises

• Adhere to CDC/NCEH/DLS and CLIA 88 guidelines with regard to laboratory protocols and quality control.

• Adhere to the CDC/NCEH/DLS policy of treating all data as confidential.

• Adhere to the CDC/NCEH/DLS and Battelle policy of laboratory safety and security.

• Degree in data analytics, chemistry, biochemistry, or related scientific field with data analytics and/or emergency response experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with data summarization and report preparation.

• Experience in clinical laboratory setting and knowledge of basic lab safety.

• 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 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…