Battelle·San Antonio, Texas
You will design and lead laboratory efforts while collaborating with project managers and customers to refine study objectives. Additionally, you will perform advanced biological experiments and mentor laboratory personnel.
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 As a Biologist III, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting-edge research across multiple biological disciplines.
Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to a large government contract.
You will drive capture activities through ideation and proposal development.
You will be responsible for developing technical work plans and leading small teams to accomplish tasks rooted in cell biology, conducting research and testing on basic and applied principles of microbial, human, and animal life, including anatomy and function of biological systems in both simple and complex settings.
Biological data related to structure, function, behavior, and tailored applications will be used to perform technical evaluations and/or assessments of biologics, biological mechanisms, or biological properties.
This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer’s toughest challenges.
This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be located in San Antonio, TX.
Leverage skills and education to identify, propose, and secure new projects to promote on contract growth. Apply experience in cell biology to novel challenges. Design and lead laboratory efforts with small teams of laboratory staff working in a biological safety level (BSL)-2 environment. Work directly with project managers and customers to determine and refine study objectives and deliverables, including technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations. Perform advanced biological experiments, research and analysis. Solve complex problems, using existing solutions to derive new solutions and perspectives. Review, assimilate, collate, and translate data into key study findings. Identify gaps in current knowledge and leverage collective expertise and experience to drive the state of the art forward. Maintain laboratory and laboratory records in accordance with governing quality standards and safety/security requirements. Troubleshoot experiments using experience and scientific literature. Mentor lab personnel in key skill areas including: 1) the preparation, propagation, and maintenance of primary, immortalized, stem, and self-propagating eukaryotic/prokaryotic cell lines/strains under various culture environments, and 2) immunological, biochemical, and cell-based evaluations of health, viability, proliferation, apoptosis, etc. Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients through strong performance, timely delivery, and frequent communication. Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and publications. Some domestic travel is anticipated. Key Qualifications PhD +2 years, MS +5 years, or BS +10 years of experience in cell biology or related field. Five or more years of experience in a laboratory-based facility and a proven ability to plan and conduct research studies. Proven ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures. Practical hands-on experience with propagation and maintenance of primary, immortalized, stem, and self-propagating eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell lines and strains. Experience with cell media selection and preparation, developing and conducting cell-based assays, analysis of cell health and viability, apoptosis, and general cell cycling. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to propose and secure research funding. Ability to succinctly assimilate and communicate complex scientific data for customer and end user needs. Ability to work in a team environment, mentor and train other staff members, and openly collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines. Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment. Ability and willingness to work in BSL-2 laboratories. Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory to perform assigned duties including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE), lift up to 50 pounds, and work in the proximity of hazardous/infectious materials.
Currently possesses or has held (and can reinstate) government security clearance. Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP).
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.
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. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
A PhD with 2 years, MS with 5 years, or BS with 10 years of experience in cell biology or a related field is required. Candidates must have practical experience in laboratory settings and the ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures.
Market context
In Texas, biological systems scientist roles are typically most competitive where research, biotech, and lab operations overlap, and employers often look for candidates who can work confidently under standard operating procedures. This role is competitive because the experience threshold varies by degree level, but all paths require practical laboratory experience and disciplined experimental execution. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the SOP expectations closely and tailor your application to specific cell biology work.