Laboratory Technician

Career Opportunities:
Laboratory Technician (75781)

Requisition
75781
-Posted
- West Jefferson

- OH

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.

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician for the National Security Business Unit. This position located in West Jefferson, OH.

As a laboratory technician, you will assume a pivotal role in conducting secure, state-of-the-art test and evaluation of various personnel protective equipment (PPE) and materials in its ability to provide warfighters and first responders with the needed safety in toxic/hazardous environments. You will work in the largest commercial chemical agent testing facility in the United States providing support in a variety of laboratory studies.

These studies include material property evaluations, decontamination processes, chemical detector evaluations, material survivability testing, contamination effects determination, man in Simulant Testing, and glove and boot testing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to evaluating existing and novel systems and advancing scientific knowledge and generating significant contributions to the field.

• Spiking of test cells with hazardous chemicals
• Setting up and operating various lab equipment and instrumentation to include: mass flow controllers, pressure transducers, temperature/humidity probes, pipetting devices and balances
• Performing general wet chemistry techniques
• Maintaining, calibrating, and cleaning equipment to specifications
• Working around hazardous materials by following all safety guidelines to minimize exposure
• Reading SOPs, methods, facility guidelines, etc. used in workplace in a timely manner and adhere to these procedures
• Supporting the safety culture by working safely in accordance with procedures and by enforcing a safe work environment
• Requisition ing, receiving, storing, issuing, and inventorying parts/supplies
• Organizing, cleaning, and maintaining facility laboratories

• High School Diploma or equivalent education
• At least 1 year experience in a laboratory role
• Good oral and written communication skills, teamwork, self-motivation, and attention to detail
• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain/maintain certification in Chemical Personnel Reliability Program
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Must be willing to participate in periodic random drug screening.
• Must be willing to participate in Battelle’s 90 day Introduction Period.

• Experience working with extremely hazardous chemicals
• Experience with chemical agent surety operations

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
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  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
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  You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness
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  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together
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  Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future
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  Build financial stability with an…