Lab Technician

Location: Columbus, OH & West Jefferson, OH

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Contract Length: 6-month contract with potential for extension or direct hire

Pay Rate: $22.00/hour

Openings: 2

Position Overview

Job Summary

The Life Sciences Research team provides fast, accurate answers for discovery, safety and efficacy with our world-class facilities and ability to meet unique technical, development and regulatory needs for our clients. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Inhalation Technician. This position is 100% onsite located at Battelle’s laboratories in Columbus, OH & West Jefferson, OH. 

Responsibilities:

Activities may include some or all of the following:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, electromechanical interfaces, automated data acquisition and control systems, and associated instrumentation.
• Assemble, modify, and fabricate mechanical components and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Perform plumbing, tubing, pneumatics, and exposure system repairs as needed.
• Assists with inhalation laboratory activities including in vivo and in vitro inhalation.
• Assists with experiments involving aerosol generation and characterization.
• Perform trials, tests, and experiments with direction of more experienced staff to support engineering, production, and R&D activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance.
• Perform standard and non-standard tasks under supervision and guidance of more experienced staff. 
• Verify the accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of designs and test data.
• Complete project work assigned within schedule and budget provided. Operate equipment and assist in calibrations and maintenance of the equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Work with hazardous materials and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with the GLPs.

Key Qualifications:

• Associate degree in related field; 1 year of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Exhibits sufficient technical knowledge to perform routine assignments.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator and work with hazardous chemicals
• Applicant must be US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Naturally enjoys taking things apart, diagnosing issues, and repairing equipment.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
• Comfortable learning new equipment and mechanical systems.
• Experience working in a lab environment and following written procedures

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)