Intermittent Laboratory Scientist

Ohio EPA Laboratory Scientist 2

This is an intermittent position available from April through October 2026.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest laboratory scientist in the Division of Environmental Services (DES), working at our laboratory in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

As Ohio EPA’s laboratory scientist, you’ll conduct complex microbiological and chemical analysis of toxic inorganic compounds for effects on the environment and public health. You’ll perform algal toxin and atrazine analysis using ELISA and perform complex ultra trace chemical analysis for nutrients on surface, ground and waste waters, and sediments. You’ll use discrete analyzers, automated titrators, spectrophotometers, and various electrode meters to analyze different samples.

You’ll use analytical balance for gravimetric analysis, interpreting analytical results, and maintaining laboratory records.

To prepare samples for analysis, you’ll perform digestions, extractions, and concentrations, as well as prepare chemical reagents and standard solutions. You’ll also interpret operating conditions and maintain instruments daily. Additionally, you’ll extract and concentrate samples, conduct clean‑up of extracts, and the separation of analytes for further organic analysis. You’ll use grinder and gel permeation chromatograph to prepare fish samples and use various extraction systems to prepare other samples.

As needed, you’ll also troubleshoot and repair laboratory equipment.

• Conduct complex microbiological and chemical analysis of toxic inorganic compounds for effects on the environmental and public health.
• Perform algal toxin and atrazine analysis.
• Use discrete analyzers, automated titrators, spectrophotometers, and various electrode meters.
• Perform digestions, extractions, and concentrations to prepare samples.
• Extract and concentrate samples, conduct clean‑up of extracts, and separate analytes for further organic analysis.
• Clean, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment.

• 42 months pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file.
• OR completion of undergraduate core coursework in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science; AND 12 months pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file.
• OR completion of Master of Science core program in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science.
• OR 12 months experience as Laboratory Scientist 1, 83291.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Environmental Services, Laboratory, Equipment Operations, Analyzation, Customer Focus

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.