About Us

Bright Minds.
Brighter Solutions.

Built on an Idea

Battelle champions the vision of our founder Gordon Battelle to translate scientific discovery and technology advances into societal benefits. We deliver when others can’t by remaining dedicated to developing and deploying world-changing solutions.

Fueled by Innovation

We use scientific and technological principles to create new innovations that drive our societies and economies forward. Our teams are global thought-leaders in applied science, technology, discovery and development.

Driven by People

Our strength is rooted in our people who take on the world’s most pressing problems. Battelle experts push the limits when conducting research and development, developing new products and safely managing laboratories and large research infrastructure projects.

Our Mission


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The foundation of our organization’s mission can be traced back to the work of steel industrialist Gordon Battelle. In his 1923 Last Will & Testament, Gordon Battelle expressed his vision to translate scientific discovery and technology,

. . . for the purpose of education in connection with and the encouragement of creative and research work in the making of discoveries and inventions . . . to do the greatest good for humanity.

Our Markets

Battelle provides comprehensive scientific solutions to companies and government agencies across multiple markets, including:

National Laboratory Management

With a team of over 40,000 highly skilled and trained employees, we manage nine national laboratories in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Homeland Security.
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Our Leadership


Battelle’s Senior Leadership Team governs the organization, and the Board of Directors serve as stewards of founder Gordon Battelle’s vision. Our leaders come from diverse educational and business backgrounds, bringing together an unmatched level of expertise to our daily operations.


Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Our founding mission of using science to do the greatest good for humanity is aligned with Environmental, Social and Governance principles. Within Battelle, our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, make our operations more sustainable and create a more inclusive workplace.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Battelle

Battelle brings people together from diverse cultures and areas of expertise to innovate and achieve in a workplace where they can be their authentic selves.

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Award Winning Inclusive and Innovative Workplace

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Battelle Ranked Fifth on Fortune’s 2023 Change the World List for Its PFAS Annihilator® Technology

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Battelle has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Columbus C.E.O. Magazine Top Workplaces. 
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Battelle has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Profit with a Purpose

As a nonprofit charitable trust, Battelle is committed to making a positive impact for the planet and its people. We do this through our daily work, but also in charitable giving, through corporate contributions and employee-driven initiatives.
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90+ Years of Innovation for Societal Benefit

Battelle is the largest independent nonprofit applied science and technology organization in the world. We support a diverse spectrum of clients, from small start-up companies to multinational corporations and government agencies.

Battelle operates in a fast-paced environment to figure out the world’s most difficult scientific challenges. Our partners trust us to provide independent and advanced solutions that transform our world for the better. With 90 years of innovations and counting, we’re committed to problem-solve for the future.

1920-1938

The Foundational Years

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1953-1969

The Acceleration Age

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1970-1987

The Space Age

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1988-2005

The Biotech Age

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2006-Present

The Global Guardian Age

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Join the Battelle Team

At Battelle, our scientists and engineers, who we call “Solvers”, work diligently to solve complex issues with solutions that change the world. We’re actively seeking new Solvers to join our team and transform ideas and passion into groundbreaking innovations.
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Delivering Access for the Next Generation of Innovators

Battelle believes all young people deserve access to a quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. STEM is the foundation for both Battelle’s innovation and success. For more than 90 years, the pursuit of STEM has driven our scientific accomplishments.

In collaboration with both public and private partners, we are delivering top-quality STEM education opportunities to millions of promising students across the nation.

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