Additional Information:

• Position is considered entry level. Will consider no experience if candidate has bachelor’s degree. If candidate has an Associate’s degree, minimum of 2 years experience required.
• Masters degree is considered overqualified.
• This position has the opportunity for extensions and to become full time.

Duties: Primary Function/Objectives:

• Lab analyst for nutrient analysis of infant, adult, and medical nutritional products.
• The primary functions of this position are performance of analytical testing on ingredients and finished product as prescribed in various procedures, while assuring quality standards are met.
• This position requires producing high quality results while operating within the constraints of safety and laboratory policies.
• Potential opportunity to assist with validation projects.

Responsibility

• Prepare, analyze, and process nutrient testing on research samples.
• Compare results to predetermined specifications, ensure analytical records are complete, accurate, and in compliance.
• Maintain good laboratory practices.
• Perform accurate and precise testing according to laboratory methods.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with sample due dates and sample backlogs.
• Operate various types of analytical instrumentation.
• Perform wet chemistry testing.
• Investigate method deviations and atypical results.
• Ensure compliance, overall data integrity, and adherence to SOPs, safety, and in-house regulations.

Skills:

• LIMS experience
• Chemical lab experience (in college, or other experience)
• Good computer skills
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Ability to work well with others by sharing laboratory equipment and space.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drive for results.
• Understanding of good laboratory documentation practices

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition or other related fields preferred. Associate degree in life science with 2 years of applicable experience acceptable.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.22 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition background: 2 years (Preferred)
• lab tech: 1 year (Preferred)
• LIMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• process nutrient testing on research samples.: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43085 (Required)

Work Location: In person