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Chemist Position

Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics Group is seeking to hire a Chemist. The selected candidate will be expected to conduct laboratory experimentation, data compilation and analysis, and literature searches under the guidance of a senior scientist. The selected candidate will support the synthesis, purification, modification, and characterization of a broad range of small molecules, particularly polymerizable monomers with designed molecular structures, as well as polymerization of these monomers using various polymerization techniques.

The successful individual will demonstrate attention to detail, diligent laboratory safety discipline, and high aptitude in execution of organic synthesis, purification, and polymerization.

The Chemist will support Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics team members in polymer nanoparticle synthesis, purification, characterization, and data analysis for a variety of applications. The selected candidate will:

• Polymerize monomers using controlled living polymerization techniques.
• Purify the products of synthesis reactions.
• Characterize the products of chemical reactions using analytical instrumentation including, but not limited to, dynamic light scattering, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis.
• Contribute to design, development, and maintenance of novel high-throughput synthesis and characterization processes.
• Execute novel conjugation chemistry schemes to modify monomers and/or polymers.
• Assist in designing experiments resulting in improved synthetic methods to produce novel targeted small molecular monomers.
• Keep detailed laboratory documentation related to process steps, observations, and results.
• Support periodic status reports summarizing procedures, protocols, and experimental data.
• Assist in the interpretation of results and writing of small sections of technical reports.
• Maintain a safe, well-stocked and clean laboratory.
• Complete assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.
• Assist with the development of SOPs and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to internal research and development studies.
• Build relationships with internal clients, as needed.
• Assist with proposal efforts, as needed.
• Support business development efforts led by others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits:
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 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 available to pursue higher education.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in…