Intermittent Laboratory Scientist 2 (20044441, 20044594, 20071804)

State of Ohio • Reynoldsburg, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. This is an intermittent position and is available from April through October 2026. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest laboratory scientist in the Division of Environmental Services (DES), working at our laboratory in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Let’s dive in! As Ohio EPA’s laboratory scientist, you’ll conduct complex microbiological and chemical analysis of toxic inorganic compounds for effects on the environment and public health. You’ll perform algal toxin and atrazine analysis using ELISA and perform complex ultra trace chemical analysis for nutrients on surface, ground and waste waters, and sediments. You’ll use discrete analyzers, automated titrators, spectrophotometers, and various electrode meters to analyze different samples. You’ll use analytical balance for gravimetric analysis, interpreting analytical results, and maintaining laboratory records. To prepare samples for analysis, you’ll perform digestions, extractions, and concentrations, as well as prepare chemical reagents and standard solutions. You’ll also interpret operating conditions and maintain instruments daily. Additionally, you’ll extract and concentrate samples, conduct clean-up of extracts, and the separation of analytes for further organic analysis. You’ll use grinder and gel permeation chromatograph to prepare fish samples and use various extraction systems to prepare other samples. As needed, you’ll also troubleshoot and repair laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• 42 mos. pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file.
• completion of undergraduate core coursework in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science; AND 12 mos. pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file.
• completion of Master of Science core program in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science.
• 12 mos. exp. as Laboratory Scientist 1, 83291.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex microbiological and chemical analysis of toxic inorganic compounds for effects on the environmental and public health.
• Perform algal toxin and atrazine analysis.
• Use discrete analyzers, automated titrators, spectrophotometers, and various electrode meters.
• Perform digestions, extractions, and concentrations to prepare samples.
• Extract and concentrate samples, conduct clean-up of extracts, and separate analytes for further organic analysis.
• Clean, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level