Laboratory Technician

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading company in the food and agriculture industry to identify a Laboratory Technician for an opportunity near Dayton, OH.

Additional Details:

• Location model: On-site
• Position Type: 12-month contract with potential to extend
• Pay range approved: $20/hr – $23/hr, depending on experience
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 4 days on and 4 days off
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Monitor laboratory instrumentation performance and conduct calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and basic equipment repairs.
• Document test results accurately in databases and communicate findings to internal teams.
• Maintain up-to-date customer specification documents and laboratory records.
• Ensure compliance with food/feed safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support complex laboratory trials and experiments under intermediate supervision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and improve food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and escalate complex technical issues to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare routine reports and follow laboratory safety procedures and standard operating instructions.

Requirements

• Ability to perform routine laboratory tests and inspections according to established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, technical documents, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and preventive maintenance is preferred.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

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Russell Tobin is a professional recruitment and staffing advisory firm that connects job seekers and employers across various industries. We are a staffing arm of Pride Global. Affiliates include Russell Tobin, Pride health, Pride Now and Pride One.

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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