Lab Specialist Formulation Technician

Location: Columbus, OH Area (Onsite)

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire Potential

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Specialist to join a growing Life Sciences laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, early-career laboratory professionals, or individuals with academic laboratory experience who are eager to develop hands-on technical skills in a regulated research environment.

The Lab Specialist will support formulation preparation, sample management, laboratory operations, and project activities while working alongside experienced scientists and technical staff. Comprehensive training is provided, including laboratory safety, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), instrumentation, and formulation techniques.

• Prepare formulations and laboratory solutions according to established protocols

• Support sample preparation, packaging, documentation, and shipment activities

• Perform laboratory housekeeping, glassware cleaning, dishwashing, and workspace organization

• Operate balances, stir plates, mixing equipment, and other laboratory tools

• Assist with formulation mixing techniques and preparation procedures

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with GLP, ISO, and EPA requirements

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory safety guidelines

• Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, tracking, and documentation

• Support inventory organization and laboratory supply management

• Work safely with hazardous chemicals while using required PPE

• Assist senior staff with laboratory projects and testing activities as needed

• Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related scientific field

• Laboratory experience gained through work, internships, research, or academic coursework

• Basic understanding of laboratory practices and safety procedures

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and instructions

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing 20–50 pounds

• Ability to work in a regulated laboratory environment

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Experience working under GLP, ISO, EPA, or other regulated environments

• Prior formulation, chemical mixing, or sample preparation experience

• Experience with laboratory balances and measuring equipment

• Knowledge of laboratory documentation practices

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and techniques

Extensive onboarding and technical training will be provided, including:

• Laboratory safety training

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

• Volume metric glassware training

• Balance operation and calibration training

• Formulation and mixing techniques

• Exposure to laboratory instrumentation including:

  • LC equipment

  • UV detectors

  • pH meters

  • Polytron mixers

  • Overhead mixing systems

• 100% onsite laboratory environment

• Exposure to chemicals and laboratory materials

• PPE provided and required when applicable

• Some lifting and physical movement of laboratory materials required

• Collaborative team environment with experienced scientific staff

• 9/80 work schedule

  • Five days one week

  • Four days the following week