Biomedical Scientist in Chemical Biology

Organization and Job ID
Job ID: 312242
Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences
Division: Biological Sciences
Group: Biological Systems Science
Job Description
The Chemical Biology Team within the Biological Systems Science Group at PNNL is seeking a Biomedical Scientist who will work collaboratively across projects in chemical biology, omics, and various areas of biology. Expertise in chemical biology, organic chemistry, and omics are desired. The candidate will be expected to help in lab organization, safety, and operations and help mentor interns. The candidate will also be responsible for helping in project reporting, manuscript development, and external scientific presentations at regional and national science meetings.
Candidates are expected to have a degree in organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a related field. We seek individuals who can work independently and creatively in the lab while collaboratively teaming to help DOE, NIH, DoD and other research grants succeed.
Required Components of the Application :
In a single PDF file please submit a cover letter describing qualifications and a CV.
Minimum Qualifications
BS/BA with 0-1 years of experience or MS/MA with 0-1 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in organic chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or related field.
- A track record of independent laboratory research, i.e. can perform research tasks with little or no guidance.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently as well as in interdisciplinary group settings with internal and external collaborators.
- Skills consistent with the state of the art.
- Must be a skilled professional who applies a broad basis of existing theories, principles, and concepts to a specialty field.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Battelle Memorial Institute (BMI) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All BMI staff must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. BMI is an E-Verify employer. Learn more at jobs.pnnl.gov.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via https://jobs.pnnl.gov/help.stm
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Directorate: Earth & Biological Sciences
Job Category: Scientists/Scientific Support
Group: Biological Systems Science
Opening Date: 2021-06-14
Closing Date: 2021-06-20