What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Institute for Environmental Health, Inc.?
IEH Laboratories, a Leader in Food Safety, is now accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician position at its facility in Cincinnati, OH.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
- A high school diploma or GED (required); an associate degree in Biology or related field (preferred)
- Proficiency with data entry and computer applications
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of aseptic technique in the laboratory
- Ability to regularly lift 30lbs above waist level
- Ability to occasionally lift 50lbs above waist level
- A valid US driver’s license issued at least 5 years prior to the date of hire, with a clean driving record (including, at minimum, no at-fault accidents in the last 5 years) that meets/continues to meet IEH’s motor vehicle risk standards, as verified through ongoing MVR monitoring
Laboratory Technician duties include: media/sample preparation, sample sorting and log-in, performing specific sample testing steps (under supervision), transcribing results, data entry, inventory control, washing glassware, safely transporting samples from customers to the lab on a fixed schedule, cleaning and maintaining coolers for sample transport, general laboratory cleaning, and other tasks as assigned.
The pay range for this position is $17.00 – $19.00 hourly. This is a full-time position eligible for the following benefits after a brief waiting period: medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance, health and dependent care FSA plans, employee assistance program, 15 days of paid time off per year for sick leave and/or vacation, 6 paid holidays per year, 3 days paid bereavement leave, and 401(k) (with up to 3% employer match after eligibility criteria are met).
The shift for this position is Sunday, from 7:30am – 3:30pm, and Monday-Thursday, from 10:00am-6:00pm.
Due to exposure to various food allergens in the laboratory environment, applicants with moderate-to-severe food allergies are discouraged from applying.
To apply for this position please access the company’s job posting at:
https://portal.iehlabs.com/applyatieh.html#69e7af53e42f8cb1eb13c455
After navigating to the URL listed above, you will be asked to complete optional self-identification surveys and submit your cover letter, resume and references in a combined, single PDF.
Equal Opportunity Vets/Disability
“Know Your Rights” Poster:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Salary : $17 - $19