Laboratory Technician

Lab Technician (Inhalation Technician)

Location: Columbus, OH / West Jefferson, OH (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate: $22.00/hour

Contract: 6 Months, with potential for extension or direct hire

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Openings: 1

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens Only

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Inhalation Technician to support its Life Sciences Research team at laboratory facilities in Columbus and West Jefferson, Ohio. This position involves maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, supporting inhalation research activities, and assisting with experiments involving aerosol generation and characterization.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical aptitude, enjoys troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and is comfortable working in a laboratory environment with established safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, instrumentation, automated control systems, and electromechanical interfaces.
• Assemble, modify, and fabricate mechanical components using hand and power tools.
• Perform plumbing, tubing, pneumatic, and exposure system repairs.
• Support laboratory activities involving in vivo and in vitro inhalation testing.
• Assist with experiments involving aerosol generation and characterization.
• Conduct equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations.
• Assist with engineering, production, and R&D testing and experiments.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment performance, and test results.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Safely handle hazardous materials and chemicals while adhering to laboratory safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific or technical field, one year of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot routine equipment issues.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and work with hazardous chemicals.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoys taking equipment apart, diagnosing mechanical issues, and making repairs.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach to maintenance.
• Comfortable learning new equipment, mechanical systems, and instrumentation.
• Previous laboratory experience and familiarity with written procedures.

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

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