Chemist IRAT

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 a Temporary
Analytical Chemist to work in the Inorganic and Radiation Analytical Toxicology (IRAT) Branch, Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in Atlanta, Georgia
. As part of the DLS mission, the IRAT Branch provides high quality data for the analysis of clinical samples from various domestic and international studies to assess inorganic and radionuclide levels of individuals or populations. The individual in this role will provide support for analysis and development of methods which test for trace and toxic elements in biological samples. The selected applicant will have to obtain and maintain a CDC security clearance and will work on‑site at the CDC Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, GA.

• Implementation and assistance with validation of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP‑MS) methods for the analysis of biological samples for trace and toxic elements.
• Setup, use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of ICP‑MS instrumentation, semi‑automated or robotic liquid sample preparation systems, and related general laboratory equipment within a cleanroom BSL2 setting.
• Adhering to quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes and compliant with the policies and procedures of the Division of Laboratory Sciences and regulations of CLIA.
• Reporting routine analytical results electronically in a laboratory information system and by email.
• Summarizing validation activities for lab leadership in both informal and formal reports, verbal and written, including use of data processing / graphing software like Microsoft Excel.
• Adhering to the universal precautions when handling biological samples and biological waste.
• Adhering to the CDC/NCEH/DLS policy of treating all data as confidential.
• Adhering to the CDC/NCEH/DLS and Battelle policy of laboratory safety and security.

• B.S. in Chemistry with 1+ years experience.
• Able to perform routine and independent operation and maintenance of ICP‑MS instrumentation.
• Desirable, but not required, experience
• Routine, trace, multi‑elemental analysis of biological samples, such as urine or blood, by ICP‑MS in a CLIA‑regulated laboratory environment
• Evaluating bench QC results using modified Westgard rules.
• Solution and standards preparation for trace element analysis and processing data with MS Excel including tables and graphs
• Writing reports based on the evaluation of the latest scientific peer‑reviewed literature.

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)…