2nd Shift Production

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Production Specialist to support microbiology testing and product labeling in a healthcare-focused environment. The role requires attention to detail, organization, and comfort in a clean, regulated workspace.

The position starts on the training shift at $19/hour, with progression to $21/hour on the permanent second shift. Occasional short weekend visits may be required to check incubated samples.

Qualifications

• Some biology exposure (college course or lab experience) is preferred.
• Detail oriented and highly organized are essential.
• Experience in a regulated lab or healthcare setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples from production rooms to test for microbial growth.
• Incubate and monitor samples using lab equipment.
• Identify microbial growths using basic tools and document findings.
• Circle and document unique growths, pack samples, and send to a third‑party lab.
• Track and manage paperwork through the full testing process.
• Unbox received materials and complete basic documentation.
• Apply approval stickers and store materials properly.
• Operate label printing software (training provided).
• Ensure labels are accurate (dosage and product information).
• Monitor and track printed labels and storage.

Skills

Biology exposure

Detail-oriented

Organized

Lab environment experience

Label printing software

Tools

Label printing software

Lab equipment

Job description

Production Specialist - Microbiology Support

Location:On-site
Schedule:Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
will train on 1st shift once completed will move to 2nd shift permanent
Pay:$19/hour while being trained - then will go to $21/hr
*Note:Occasional short weekend visits required to check incubated samples.

Are you detail-oriented, curious about microbiology, and looking for a hands‑on role in a clean, highly controlled environment? We’re hiring a Production Specialist to help with microbiology testing and product labeling in a healthcare‑focused setting.
This is a great opportunity for someone with some biology experience (even a class in college!) who thrives on organization, follows instructions well, and understands the importance of cleanliness in a lab or healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Specialist

• Collect environmental samples from production rooms to test for microbial growth.
• Incubate and monitor samples using lab equipment.
• Identify different microbial growths using basic tools (e.g., magnifying glass, visual inspection).
• Circle and document unique growths, pack samples, and send to a third‑party lab.
• Track and manage paperwork through the full testing process.

Product Receiving & Labeling

• Machine Operator Experience - preferred
• Unbox received materials and complete basic documentation.
• Apply approval stickers and store materials in proper locations.
• Operate specialized label printing software (training provided).
• Ensure labels are accurate (correct dosage, product information, etc.).
• Monitor and track printed labels; ensure proper storage.

Cleanroom Environment

• Work in a sterile, controlled setting — similar to prepping for a medical procedure (not as extreme, but attention to cleanliness is critical).
• Gown properly and follow all hygiene protocols.

Who You Are

• Detail‑oriented and highly organized — this is a must.
• Comfortable working in a clean, structured, and regulated environment.
• Some exposure to biology or microbiology (college course or lab experience is great!).
• Background in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or compounding is a plus but not required.
• Able to follow procedures exactly and take ownership of routine tasks.

Why This Role is Unique

• Stable Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional short weekend visits due to testing timelines.
• Clean, hands‑on work in a regulated, meaningful industry.
• Team will train you on specialized equipment and procedures.
• Great for someone starting out in lab support, microbiology, or quality control.