Battelle: Principal Bioprocess Scientist

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

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Integrity, confidence, discipline and commitment define your career in Battelle’s National Security Global Business. Battelle was built on a firm foundation of honesty, integrity, and outstanding service and the work we do in national security impacts lives around the world; whether we’re creating armor for military applications, testing a life-saving vaccine, or developing a more efficient hydrogen fuel cell. At Battelle, we reward the best work with more responsibility, positions to grow and develop, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world. Are YOU ready for your Next Mission?

Our National Security Global Business is currently seeking a { Marketing Title }. This position is located in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Designing, planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting of experiments
  
• Technical leadership and management of research projects within time and budget constraints
• Presentation and reporting of progress and results to clients
  
• Identification and pursuit of business opportunities
  
• Preparation and presentation of proposals
  
• Providing strategic thought leadership
• Creating internal and external strategic partnerships

Additionally, the selected candidate will be expected to train other laboratory staff, as well as to perform certain administrative functions, as necessary, to ensure smooth functioning of experiments and timely distribution of program deliverables. A moderate amount of domestic travel is anticipated.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

• A Ph.D. in microbiology or biochemistry with at least three years of industrial experience, OR an M.S. in chemical engineering with at least five years of experience with bioreactor systems
• Patents, publications, or industrial references that demonstrate the individual’s expertise in the design and operation of bioreactor systems
• A history of successfully securing extramural funding for research programs
• Experience providing technical leadership for multidisciplinary programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment

• Specific technical understanding of:
• Photosynthetic microbiology
• Membrane or solid substrate bioreactor systems
• Online monitoring and control of bioprocesses, especially as related to bench and pilot scale bioreactors
  
• CIP/SIP, or alternative contamination control approaches
  
• The design or use of models for mass transfer of nutrients and kinetics of bioconversion processes within reactor systems
  

THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Proficiency in molecular biology and the generation of recombinant microorganisms (e.g., metabolic pathway engineering)
• Experience in protein expression and purification
• Experience with ChemCAD or other process modeling software, and strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows operating system, CorelDraw or other drawing program, MathCad)

BENEFITS
Battelle’s competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, employee pension, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.

Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers.

INDUSTRY: Aerospace
JOB CATEGORY: Chemical/ Chemist/Chemistry
v2 JOB CATEGORY: Chemical Engineer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Employee
FULLTIME/PARTTIME: FULLTIME
JOB PAYMENT:
SALARY RANGE: 0-0
EDUCATION: DOCTORATE

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COUNTRY: USA
STATE/PROVINCE: OH
CITY: Columbus
ZIP CODE: 43201
JOB# (REQUISITION NO): 2588