Packaging Specialist

About the role

Position Title: Lab Assistant (Business Title: Laboratory Technician II). Entity: Consumer Products Services Division, Department: ATL, Location: Mason, Ohio. Reports to: Onsite Supervisor. FLSA: Non-Exempt. Position Summary: The Laboratory Technician II is responsible for assisting with the planning and organization of on-site human panels studies.

Responsibilities

• Support Oral Care R&D research and Panel activities
• Assist client and Senior Lab Associate with planning and organization of on-site human panels studies
• Assist client and Senior Lab Associate with organizing and processing weekly collection of human samples (e.g., weekly breath and saliva collections)
• Assist client and Senior Lab Associate with execution of on-site human studies: work directly with panelists to take measurements, record data, collect samples, provide guidance on product use, and record all safety/adverse event information
• Perform sterile handling of samples and apply aseptic technique
• Maintain lab: restock supplies, safely dispose of waste, clean, and organize
• Assist client with executing client‑specific methods for testing Oral Care consumer products, processing human samples, and/or conducting microbiological testing
• Document experimental notes, data, and results timely and accurately in various systems (physical notebooks, logbooks, SharePoint files, Excel)
• Support other Oral Care research as needed, such as various lab methods/experiments

Skills & Proficiencies

• Very reliable and able to adhere to strict schedule timeframes
• Strong understanding of scientific principles/concepts and general laboratory skills (pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique, documentation, understanding protocols/procedures)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adheres to company values

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree or higher in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field
• Some industry experience desired

Pay

$17 - $18 per hour (note: actual compensation may vary based on location, education, experience, and skillset)

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 1st shift, forty hours per week; must be flexible to meet department needs and complete other projects as assigned.