Chemical Engineer III

Battelle - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics Group is seeking a Chemical Engineer to perform advanced research and analysis, contribute to Internal Research & Development projects, support business development, and communicate with clients. The role involves complex assignments, technical project leadership, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, all aimed at delivering innovative solutions in the field of chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications.
• Analyzes and interprets data collected.
• Prepares technical reports and makes presentations to clients, both formal and informal.
• Conducts and/or leads small technical projects or phases of technical projects.
• May provide technical direction to and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints.
• Assists with proposal efforts and may prepare technical sections of proposals with review.
• Builds relationships with internal and external clients and presents research results.
• Communicates with clients on smaller projects regarding the schedule and quality of deliverables.
• Contributes to IR&D studies.
• Prepares invention disclosures and may provide inputs for new areas of business.
• Supports business development efforts led by others and secures follow-on work.
• May assist with the coordination of and participation in Battelle-sponsored conferences.
• May participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and increases company visibility through publications.
• Oversees, mentors and trains lower-level staff.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience, M.S. in related field with 3 years of experience, or PhD.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to represent Battelle or its clients at conferences or public forums.
• Good laboratory and documentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in engineering model development.
• Experience using computer programming to analyze complex data sets (ex: Python, Matlab).

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 5% contribution from the company and matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for pursuing higher education.
• Options for where and when to work.