Laboratory Technician: Microbial & Materials Testing

Natural Essentials; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Essentials in Streetsboro, OH, seeks a Lab Technician to perform microbial testing, IR analysis of materials, and pH/viscosity measurements. Frequent travel between the manufacturing and distribution facilities is required. The role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and supports routine QA testing.

The candidate will record data, calibrate instruments daily, maintain notebooks and inventory, and participate in biosafety training. Hours are 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Efficient with Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Docs.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of biological safety levels.
• Aseptic laboratory technique.
• Basic laboratory skills or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial limits testing of products per CTFA and USP guidelines.
• IR spectroscopy testing of raw materials using an IR spectrometer.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment daily (pH meter, analytical balance) and quarterly (micropipette).
• Safely dispose of biohazardous waste via steam sterilization or chemical sanitization.
• Viscosity testing using a Viscometer.
• Specific Gravity testing with analytical balance and pycnometer.
• pH testing with a pH meter.
• Recordkeeping of all laboratory tests and data.
• Maintain laboratory reagents and consumables inventory.
• Maintain a laboratory notebook with pages numbered and a contents table.
• Weekly testing of the plant’s water system.
• Microbial testing related to cleaning and sanitization of equipment.
• Wear PPE as necessary and train personnel in biosafety measures.

Skills

Word & Excel

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Basic math

Biological safety levels

Aseptic technique

Lab skills

Tools

IR spectrometer

Viscometer

pH meter

Analytical balance

Micropipette

Job description

Natural Essentials in Streetsboro, OH, seeks a Lab Technician to perform microbial testing, IR analysis of materials, and pH/viscosity measurements. Frequent travel between the manufacturing and distribution facilities is required. The role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and supports routine QA testing.

The candidate will record data, calibrate instruments daily, maintain notebooks and inventory, and participate in biosafety training. Hours are 7:00 a.m.