Organic Chemist

Overview

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’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Business Line is currently seeking candidates for a full time, permanent position as an Organic Chemist II. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.

• Design and develop practical synthesis routes to target compounds
• Execute the synthesis, purification, and characterization of target compounds efficiently
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook according to corporate standards and SOPs
• Work closely with all members of the synthesis team
• Provide technical input for reports
• Manage time effectively
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry with 5 years of laboratory experience or a PhD in Organic Chemistry
• Demonstrated experience in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of small molecules
• Familiarity with common analytical equipment used for characterization of small molecules including Gas Chromatography (GC), GC-MS, Liquid Chromatography (LC), LC-MS and NMR
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with MS Office
• A commitment to continuous learning and a demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with rapidly-changing priorities
• Incumbent must successfully pass medical screening, including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) and work with highly hazardous materials
• Sole US citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment

• Experience in pharmaceutical product synthesis and/or production
• Experience with phosphorus chemistry
• Proposal writing experience
• Experience with synthesis of peptides and peptide adducts
• Experience with prep scale liquid chromatography
• Previous research experience related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or explosive (CBRNE) threats
• Experience working with toxic chemicals
• Experience operating in an ISO environment

• 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:
  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: 401(k) retirement savings plan with 5% company contribution and matching.
• Advance your education:
  Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

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.

• 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

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