Molecular Biologist II

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.

As a Molecular Biologist II, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting‑edge research across multiple biological disciplines. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise and experience to execute and lead experiments in the omics laboratory, extracting nucleic acids and proteins from complex matrices and performing downstream purification, processing, and analysis. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide support to laboratory and literature‑based studies and will help to mentor and train other staff members.

This position offers an exciting 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.

• Perform targeted literature reviews, applying experience and judgment to:

• Select and adapt technical approaches/solutions for complex assignments with minimal oversight.

• Develop new/novel assays independently or with minimal guidance.

• Independently troubleshoot experiments.

• Identify gaps in the current state‑of‑the‑art

• Support literature reviews and technical feasibility assessments.

• Apply experience of molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology to design and execute laboratory experiments independently and with small teams of laboratory staff to:

• Adapt and develop methods to conduct DNA, RNA, and/or protein isolation, purification, and quantification.

• Perform PCR amplification, standard and complex DNA and RNA sequencing methods, including: amplicon sequencing, whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, transcriptomics, methylation sequencing, metagenomics and multiome sequencing, etc.

• Work independently to meet study objectives and deliverables with guidance from senior scientists.

• Mentor laboratory personnel.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data and assist in the preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

• Participate in identification of business opportunities and development of proposals, white papers, and marketing plans.

• Follow established safety guidelines to safely work with hazardous/infectious (RG2) materials.

Some domestic travel is possible but not anticipated.

• PhD or MS and >2 years or BS and >5 years of experience in a relevant biological discipline.

• Foundational knowledge and interest in molecular biology, sequencing applications, and adjacent fields.

• Hands‑on experience with nucleic acid and protein extraction, purification, and analysis.

• Ability to adapt and implement published experiments and protocols to advance project objectives.

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

• Proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to achieving quality results on schedule.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment and train less experienced staff.

• U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment.

• 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.

• Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO
  17025, GLP).

• Experience developing new technical procedures.

• Active or previously held government security clearance.

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…