Laboratory Technician

Laboratory TechnicianRussell Tobin is partnering with a leading food manufacturing organization to identify a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing, product quality, and food safety operations.Responsibilities· Perform routine analytical laboratory testing and inspections on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.· Conduct quantitative and qualitative tests to support food safety, quality, and operational teams.· Monitor laboratory instrumentation performance and perform calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and basic equipment repairs.· Record, interpret, and maintain accurate test results in laboratory databases and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.· Maintain customer specification books and ensure laboratory documentation is accurate and up to date.· Follow applicable food safety regulations, quality standards, compliance programs, and established laboratory procedures.· Support complex trials and experiments under supervision while independently performing routine testing activities.· Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain and improve food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.· Prepare routine reports and correspondence, address technical and administrative issues, and escalate complex concerns to appropriate personnel.Requirements· Experience performing laboratory testing, analytical analysis, or quality inspections preferred.· Ability to conduct routine quantitative and qualitative testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.· Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.· Ability to accurately document test results and maintain laboratory databases.· Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and standard procedures.· Strong attention to detail, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.· Ability to work independently on routine testing and collaborate with cross-functional teams.· Food safety, food quality, feed safety, or regulatory testing experience is a plus.Additional Details:Location model: Onsite, Dayton, OHSchedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts; Day Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or Night Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Four days on, four days off. Day-shift employees participate in an on-call rotation for vacation coverage and may work additional days when coverage is needed.Position Type: 1 year with possibilities of extensionPay range approved: $22/hr - $23.50/hr depending on experienceAPPLY NOW!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.For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPrideGlobal 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.Fair Chance EmploymentPrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe 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.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.