Research Scientist

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 Research Scientist
. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Chantilly, VA.

Battelle's CBRNE Business Line is seeking a scientist with a strong background in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry. The selected candidate will conduct information acquisition activities and apply the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions in Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation for U.S. Government clients. Please note that this is not a laboratory position - the role is based in a professional office environment.

The successful candidate must be familiar with open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis, and must be comfortable utilizing a variety of search engines and scientific databases to support mission-critical work.

As a Research Scientist, the selected individual will support U.S. Government clients by applying scientific expertise to address complex questions in CW/BW defense and counter-proliferation. Responsibilities may include:

• Applying the principles, theories, and concepts of chemistry and/or biology to address technical questions related to Chemical Warfare (CW) and Biological Warfare (BW) defense and counter-proliferation
• Reading, analyzing, and synthesizing scientific literature to produce written reports on technical topics related to CW/BW defense, counter-proliferation, dual-use technologies, and medical countermeasures to CW/BW agents
• Conducting open- and gray-source search, discovery, acquisition, exploitation, and analysis using a variety of search engines and scientific databases
• Collaborating effectively within small groups or working independently as mission requirements dictate

• Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Ph.D., in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., Sci Finder, Pub Med, Science Direct)
• Ability to research and critically analyze scientific, medical, and patent literature
• Demonstrated technical writing skills, as evidenced by articles published in peer-reviewed journals, technical reports, theses, or equivalent work products
• Experience in the national security, defense, and/or intelligence communities
• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $90,000 – $130,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

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…