Biologist II

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.

As a Biologist II
, you will be joining a dynamic team performing applied laboratory research across a diverse range of biological disciplines and advancing computational biology through artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools supporting national security, environment and infrastructure, and health challenges. The successful candidate will leverage their experience and expertise to develop and refine AI/ML tools to enhance analytical methods, create digital twin frameworks and virtual test beds, and support programs that will advance, inform, and validate operational tests, risk assessments, and threat assessments.

Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to computational, laboratory, and literature-based studies and help to mentor and train other staff. Additionally, you will actively identify and capitalize on opportunities to lead projects that enhance capabilities and foster the development of novel technical approaches. This position offers an exhilarating 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.

• Apply experience of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and/or microbiology to design and execute laboratory-based experiments.
• Apply experience with AI/ML to develop, or assist with development of, AI/ML algorithms and AI frontier models.
• Work independently to meet study objectives and deliverables with guidance from senior scientists.
• Independently troubleshoot programs and experiments using experience and scientific literature.
• Mentor lab personnel.
• Analyze and interpret data and prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• 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.

• Familiarity with AI/ML programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java, Julia, C++, etc.)

• Familiarity with using biology-specific large language models in biological research topics. Examples include, but are not limited to, BioGPT, BioMedLM, and GeneGPT.

• Expertise designing and executing experiments rooted in a biological discipline.

• Proficiency with applicable open source software tools.

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

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• The 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.

• Demonstrated experience incorporating an AI/ML tool into a computational workflow. Examples include, but are not limited to, developing or utilizing a ML classification model, fine-tuning a BERT model, or implementing a large language model into a tool.

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

Live an Extraordinary Life

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…