Intermittent Laboratory Technician 2 (CPL)

State of Ohio•Reynoldsburg, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician 2 works in the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Protection Laboratory (CPL), the agency’s primary testing facility for food and agricultural products. The laboratory performs microbiological and chemical testing on meat, dairy, produce, and processed foods, as well as toxicological analysis, regulatory drug testing, and investigative testing related to consumer safety complaints. The role supports laboratory operations by handling samples, preparing reagents, maintaining equipment and supplies, assisting with sample preparation and routine laboratory activities, and supporting documentation and quality processes. The position is located at 8995 E Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The work schedule is listed as intermittent, full time, with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role may involve exposure to animal fluids and tissues.

Requirements

Formal education in arithmetic, including fractions, decimals, and percentages, and ability to read, write, and speak English.
Three high school science courses (such as biology, chemistry, geology, or microbiology) that included laboratory testing and use and maintenance of laboratory equipment; or 12 months of experience in a science laboratory preparing specimens or samples for testing, preparing reagents, or conducting basic or routine laboratory tests; or 12 months of experience as a Laboratory Technician 1 (classification 86111); or equivalent qualifications.
Basic chemistry and mathematics knowledge to calculate quantities of chemicals and solvent volumes for preparing reagents and standard solutions.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned laboratory activities in accordance with standard operating procedures or supervisor instructions.
Receive, log, store, and dispose of samples, maintaining chain of custody using computer documentation software.
Use basic chemistry and mathematics to calculate chemical quantities and solvent volumes for reagents and standard solutions.
Prepare laboratory reagents and standard solutions.
Perform or assist higher-level analysts with sample homogenization, extraction, and preparation for testing.
Receive official laboratory samples from state employees, couriers, and other clients.
Maintain sample chain of custody, including accession numbers, paperwork, temperature and condition checks, notifications to relevant laboratory sections, and data entry.
Work with clients to pre-accession samples and clarify irregular sample entries.
Receive supplies from couriers and vendors, verify shipments against purchase orders, complete documentation, and route supplies to laboratory sections.
Answer telephone and email inquiries or direct inquiries to the appropriate laboratory staff.
Arrange courier shipments for the laboratory.
Maintain visitor logs and visitor access passes.
Liaise between laboratory personnel and vendors providing laboratory attire, laboratory gases, and vending machines.
Clean glassware and other laboratory utensils, and assist higher-level analysts with cleaning.
Perform or assist higher-level analysts with preventive maintenance of basic equipment, such as cleaning freezers and refrigerators and checking balances.
Perform or assist with inventory and ordering or receiving of laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
Notify a supervisor or designee when supplies, reagents, or consumables are needed.
Assist with data entry in the laboratory information management system (LIMS), file documents and laboratory data worksheets, and maintain records.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and work areas, including operating an automatic dishwasher and cleaning sinks and benches.
Assist with writing and reviewing relevant standard operating procedures as needed.
Participate in quality-related activities and attend section group meetings.
Use QPulse quality management software.
Perform other duties as assigned.