Laboratory Assistant

Overview

Position Title:

Analyst II;
Business

Title:

Oral Care Assistant II;
Entity:
Consumer Products Services Division;
Department: ATL;

Location:

Mason, Ohio;

Reports to:

Onsite Supervisor; FLSA:
Non‑Exempt;
Hours Worked:
Monday through Thursday, 1st shift, 25 hours per week. Must be flexible to meet department needs and complete other assigned projects. Position available for full‑time consideration at FY end 06/31/26.

The Oral Care Assistant II is responsible for assisting our senior research and the client with collection of routine human sampling for Oral Care Human Studies/Clinicals. The associate will assist with all preclinical planning and organization work, execution and clean‑up for on‑site human clinicals/studies, and client‑specific methods in lab as assigned.

It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.

• Support Oral Care R&D research and Clinical activities
• Work same schedule for panel studies Monday‑Thursday 6am to 11:30am. Flex schedule during panel off weeks.
• Plan and organize pre‑clinical studies for on‑site panels
• Assist with organizing and processing weekly collection of human samples (i.e., weekly saliva collection for large group studies)
• Assist with execution of on‑site clinicals/human studies, working directly with panelists to take measurements, record data, collect samples, provide guidance on product use and record all safety/adverse event information
• Coordinate with Senior Lab Analyst regarding clinical processing, data collection, and reporting issues/concerns from clinical subjects
• Maintain sterile handling of samples and aseptic technique
• Lab upkeep, restock supplies, safe waste disposal, cleaning, organizing
• Timely and accurate documentation of experimental notes, data, and results into various note booking systems (physical notebooks, logbooks, Sharepoint files, and Excel). Assist client with executing specific methods for testing Oral Care consumer products, processing human samples, and/or executing microbiological testing.
• Support other Oral Care research as needed, such as various lab methods/experiments
• Follow guidelines set forth with clients and company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures
• Comply with compliance management systems and regulatory agencies
• Follow guidelines set in Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Other duties as defined by Manager, departmental needs, and workload

• Must be very reliable and adhere to strict schedule time frames
• Strong understanding of scientific principles, general laboratory skills necessary, pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique, documentation, protocol understanding
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Good customer service skills – job is client facing and performed in client laboratory
• Proficient in basic programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and experienced with keeping a laboratory notebook
• Team player
• Strong adherence to safety standards
• Adheres to company values

• Degree requirement:
  Associate’s Degree in chemistry, biology or closely related field
• Previous industry experience preferred but not required
• Previous experience working with or around human source tissue preferred but not required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of the above.

Compensation Range: Starting at $19 an hour (actual compensation subject to variation based on location, education, experience, and skillset).