Laboratory Operations & Inventory Specialist

Women In Science; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio University in Athens, OH, is seeking a laboratory support specialist to help establish and monitor policies, provide technical assistance to faculty and graduate students, and ensure efficient, compliant lab operations.

The role involves testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and potential instruction in research techniques and instrument use, supporting a wide range of lab activities and projects.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a science or technical field is required or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory and/or research support experience.
• Specific knowledge, certifications, and licensure may apply at the position level.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures, ensuring lab operations are efficient and compliant.
• Provides technical lab support to faculty and graduate students on research projects.
• Applies expert knowledge of equipment construction and troubleshooting; supports fabrication and lab functions.
• Performs tests requiring high proficiency and troubleshoots problems with recommended solutions.
• Evaluates experiment results using statistical analysis; may instruct on research techniques and instruments.

Skills

Laboratory support

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in science or technical field

Job description

Ohio University in Athens, OH, is seeking a laboratory support specialist to help establish and monitor policies, provide technical assistance to faculty and graduate students, and ensure efficient, compliant lab operations.

The role involves testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and potential instruction in research techniques and instrument use, supporting a wide range of lab activities and projects.