Lab Technician-Cincinnati, OH

Kelly Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Lab Technician for a 6-month contract with potential for permanent hire. You will work in a fast-paced laboratory, handling samples, performing tests, and maintaining documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years lab or science coursework, strong attention to detail, good data entry skills, and willingness to OT and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of lab/quality/science coursework required.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Basic computer and data-entry experience.
• Able to perform analytical tasks and follow procedures.
• Able to lift/move lab materials in a hands-on setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, log, and organize incoming samples.
• Prepare and stage samples for analysis.
• Perform testing per SOP after training.
• Prepare reagents, QC samples, and calibration standards.
• Record and verify test results with proper documentation.
• Enter data into lab systems and maintain instrument logs.
• Monitor supplies and notify management when inventory is low.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab environment.
• Assist with moving sample containers and materials.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lab Technician

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Overtime and occasional weekends available)
Pay: $23.00-25.00 per hour DOE
Job Type: 6-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Lab Technician for one of our industry-leading laboratory clients in Cincinnati, OH. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch or grow a career in laboratory operations. We are looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy hands‑on work in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, log, and organize incoming samples for laboratory testing.
• Prepare and stage samples for analysis.
• Perform laboratory testing following established methods and standard operating procedures after training.
• Prepare reagents, quality control samples, and calibration standards.
• Record and verify test results while maintaining accurate laboratory documentation.
• Enter data into laboratory systems and maintain instrument logs, calibration records, and worksheets.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and notify management when inventory needs replenishment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work environment.
• Assist with moving sample containers, boxes, and other laboratory materials as needed.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of previous laboratory,quality, or science coursework is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer and data entry experience.
• Comfortable performing analytical tasks and following detailed procedures.
• Ability to lift and move laboratory materials and work in a hands‑on environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends when business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemistry coursework or laboratory experience.
• Experience handling chemicals or petroleum products.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

If you’re looking to build your laboratory career and enjoy working in a detail‑focused environment, we encourage you to apply today! #P1