Inhalation Technician Specialist

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Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Inhalation Technician Specialist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in West Jefferson, Ohio (minutes from downtown Columbus).

Battelle's Inhalation Technology & Aerobiology department is seeking a skilled technician to provide technical support for inhalation-related task work and laboratory maintenance across Battelle's Biomedical Research Center Aerobiology, Chemical Surety, and Life Science Research inhalation toxicology programs. This role involves direct collaboration with study directors and includes opportunities for supervisory responsibilities, data review and analysis, and inhalation report writing.

Additional responsibilities include the qualification and validation of equipment and software, as well as assistance in the construction and characterization of aerosol and vapor generation and sampling systems.

Responsibilities

As a Inhalation Technician Specialist, the selected individual will serve as a key technical contributor supporting inhalation research programs across multiple Battelle laboratory environments. Responsibilities may include:

• Interfacing with study directors to support task execution and research objectives

• Assisting in the construction, characterization, and validation of aerosol and vapor generation and sampling systems

• Performing qualification and validation of laboratory equipment and software as needed

• Conducting data technical review and analyses, and contributing to inhalation report writing

• Supervising technical staff as applicable

• Maintaining inhalation equipment and performing troubleshooting as needed

• Performing QC review of data to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Ensuring all equipment, reagents, and their respective logbooks and records are properly maintained

• Performing task-specific work in support of ongoing research programs

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, analytical chemistry, engineering, pharmacology, toxicology, or a related field with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience; candidates with 7+ years of industry experience will also be considered

• Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, both giving and receiving direction

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

• Willingness to be immunized with licensed and FDA-approved Investigational New Drugs (IND) recommended for persons at occupational risk of exposure to biological agents, and willingness to participate in periodic drug screening

• Ability to pass a physical examination and obtain medical clearance to work in a BSL-3 containment laboratory and to wear a respirator

• Willingness to submit to a security investigation, meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, and obtain DoD and DoJ clearance with Risk Assessment approval within one year of employment

• Ability to maintain a reliable attendance record and punctuality

• Availability to work weekends and holidays on an as-needed basis

• Must be U.S. citizens

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with plethysmography using Emka or similar software, and experience with system validations

• Experience in the dissemination of aerosols and vapors using various generation devices

• Experience in the design, construction, and characterization of systems for the dissemination of aerosols (dry powders and wet suspensions) in the respirable mass range, or vapors

• Experience handling microorganisms (bacteria and viruses) and toxins

• Experience in animal handling

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $59,500 – $83,300 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.

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).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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