State of Ohio · 16 hours ago
Laboratory Scientist 2, Office of Materials Management, PN 20049586
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe State of Ohio is seeking a Laboratory Scientist 2 for the Office of Materials Management. The role involves performing quality assurance testing on construction materials, evaluating new products for specification conformance, and maintaining lab organization with attention to detail.
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Responsibilities
Perform quality assurance testing on various construction materials
Evaluate new products for specification conformance
Utilize instrumentation including XRD and XRF
Maintain lab organization with attention to detail
Qualification
Required
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; 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
Positions in Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections & Department of Health must meet 1 of 5 options: (1) Associate's degree in a medical technology from accredited college or university (2) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification (3) Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; 12 mos. pertinent laboratory experience or training in the specialty or subspecialty in which the individual will be assigned. (4) Education &/or training equivalent to 60 semester hours, or equivalent, that included 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; 18 mos. pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file. (5) Education &/or training equivalent to 60 semester hours, or equivalent, that included 24 semester hours of science that included-- 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; 18 mos. documented laboratory exp. in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Job Skills: Laboratory
Benefits
Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
Experience growth opportunities within organization.
Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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