Chemist CSLB

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 Chemist to work full time in the Clinical Standardization Laboratories Branch (CSLB) within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS). As part of the DLS mission, the CSLB develops and improves methods for assessing disease status associated with and the risk for selected chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hormonal disorders.

The Branch serves as a reference laboratory for these measurements by providing standards that are used as accuracy points by other laboratories around the world. Selected staff member is needed to fill program requirements to assist with methods and procedures to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. 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, Georgia .

• Assisting senior research staff in the operation of the CDC Clinical Standardization Programs.
• Selected candidates will conduct activities such as:
• Sample aliquoting using automation equipment
• Maintenance of inventory
• Coordinate participants contact information and quarterly shipments,
• Daily communications with participants, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results.
• Sample preparation using automation equipment
• Analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, automated chemistry platforms, and other technologies
• Data processing and analysis.
• Adhering to the universal precautions with regard to the handling of biological samples and biological waste.
• Adhering to CDC/NCEH/DLS, ISO and CLIA 88 guidelines with regard to laboratory protocols and quality control.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
• Technical knowledge and experience with analytical laboratory procedures and instrumentation such as chromatography, mass spectrometry
• Experience with instrumental analytics is desired but not required.
• Good communication and writing skills
• Documented experience conducting routine laboratory operations using established methods
• Documented administrative experience in laboratory operations
• Experience using Microsoft Office products such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

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…