Laboratory Technician

Cornell Fitness Centers; Talent (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell Fitness Centers in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform routine analytical testing supporting food safety, quality, and operations. This hands-on role focuses on run tests, maintain instruments, and assist with more complex experiments under supervision.

You should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and comfortable documenting results. Some lab coursework or experience is helpful, and familiarity with food safety regulations strengthens candidacy.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits.
• Able to work independently on routine tasks.
• Some experience or coursework in a laboratory setting is a plus.
• Able to read and interpret safety rules and operating manuals.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Run routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process, and final products independently.
• Monitor and maintain analytical instrumentation: calibration checks and preventive maintenance.
• Interpret and document test results into active databases and communicate results to internal customers.
• Keep customer specification books current and accurate.
• Support food/feed safety, quality, and regulatory culture by collaborating cross-functionally to build and maintain compliance programs.
• Monitor adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance requirements.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Handle clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under supervision; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Reading documents

Lab experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Lab coursework

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Location: Dayton, Ohio | On-site | Full-Time

The Laboratory Technician completes routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the food safety, quality, and operational teams. You’ll be responsible for routine product testing, keeping instrumentation running well, and supporting more complex experiments under intermediate supervision. This is hands‑on lab work — not a desk job.

What you’ll do

• Run routine quantitative and qualitative inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process, and final products independently.
• Monitor and maintain analytical instrumentation: calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and simple repairs.
• Interpret and document test results into active databases and communicate results to internal customers as required.
• Keep customer specification books current and accurate.
• Support food/feed safety, quality, and regulatory culture by collaborating cross-functionally to build and maintain effective compliance programs.
• Monitor adherence to regulations and other procedural food safety compliance requirements.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Handle clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under general supervision; escape complex issues to the appropriate staff.
• Support more complex trials and experiments under intermediate supervision.

About You

• Able to read and interpret documents — safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits; comfortable documenting results consistently and accurately.
• Able to work independently on routine tasks while knowing when to escape.
• Some experience or coursework in a laboratory setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations or quality systems is helpful but not required.

Nice to have

• Experience with analytical instrumentation in a food, feed, or related industry environment.
• Knowledge of food safety compliance frameworks (HACCP, GMP, or similar).
• Comfort working in a regulated environment with strict documentation requirements.