Chemist job at Battelle in Atlanta, GA

Title Chemist Location GA-Atlanta Work Type Hybrid, Full Time Job ID Id76291Job Job Description 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. Job Summary Battelle is seeking a Chemist to work in the Emergency Response Branch at the CDC. The Emergency Response Branch (ERB) develops and performs unique laboratory tests to assess chemical exposures during a public health emergency or terrorist event. In a public health emergency, the rapid detection and accurate identification of causative chemical agents can be crucial for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Additionally, ERB develops solutions and support laboratory surveillance for overdose and mental health. ERB measures multiple biomarkers in clinical samples using a variety of analytical techniques and provides technical support to state public health laboratories. The selected applicant will serve as a team member in the Toxins and Drugs of Abuse Laboratory within ERB providing needed analytical testing, method development, data reporting, and data management skills. Responsibilities Assist to develop new qualitative high-resolution LC-MS based methods for confirming exposures to toxins, chemical weapons, and drugs of abuse from clinical samples Collect, document, and review high-resolution MS spectra, following established protocols Coordinate and manage reference materials inventory and diluted solutions for future access and traceability of materials and spectra to expand Library repository for open access. Involves the use of DEA restricted materials. Contribute to building and utilizing computational resources to mine available high-resolution MS data. Serve as a primary analyst for CLIA-compliant clinical assays based on high-resolution LC-MS Serve as a primary user for high-resolution LC-MS systems, responsible for coordinating maintenance, ensuring compliance with quality requirements, and monitoring ongoing performance Maintain a safe working environment and follow applicable safety guidelines Maintain a laboratory notebook, prepare project reports, documentation, and slides as needed Report results through peer-reviewed scientific articles Adhere to the universal precautions regarding the handling of biological samples and biological waste Adhere to CDC/NCEH/DLS and CLIA 88 guidelines with regard to laboratory protocols and quality control Adhere to the CDC/NCEH/DLS policy of treating all data as confidential Adhere to the CDC/NCEH/DLS and Battelle policy of laboratory safety and security Attend and actively participate in meetings and discussions, prepare professional business communications, and work collaboratively with others in a team environment Key Qualifications BS with 2+ years’ experience or MS level chemist with relevant experience in analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry, metabolomics, clinical forensics, or related scientific fields Advanced high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and liquid chromatography (LC) experience Knowledge of advanced sample preparation techniques Experience in clinical method development Basic knowledge of laboratory safety Business and scientific communication and writing skills, including the ability to maintain complex data with minimal errors Preferred Qualifications Experience with clinical samples (e.g. urine, blood) Experience analyzing and reporting samples using high-resolution mass spectrometry methods Knowledge of CLIA/ISO requirements for clinical laboratories Previous experience working in a CLIA/ISO regulated environment 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. A Work Environment Where You Succeed 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. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to 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 Vaccinations & Safety Protocols Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws). Apply To This Job Apply To This Job Apply To this Job

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