Lab Technician-Cincinnati, OH

Kelly Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Lab Technician for one of our industry-leading laboratory clients in Cincinnati, OH. This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with overtime and occasional weekends.

Pay ranges from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, on a 6-month contract with potential for permanent hire. The candidate will perform hands-on laboratory tasks in a fast-paced environment, including sample preparation, testing, data entry, and

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Laboratory procedures

Hands-on work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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