Laboratory Technician 2 Microbiology

Competitive salary: $46,987 - $55,203 Annually

Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio!

The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is Ohio’s number one industry, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 75,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and fifth in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation. 

ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch.

You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do.

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat We Do:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EWorking for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 19 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAs a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans. The Molecular Diagnostics %26amp; Sequencing section performs PCR-based assays and DNA sequencing to detect, identify, and characterize infectious agents in animal specimens.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You’ll Do:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-size:13.5pt;%22%3ENo ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-size:13.5pt;%22%3EThis position is responsible for:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EPrepares samples and specimens for testing and independently conducts basic/routine laboratory test procedures (i.e., reagents are ready to mix, prepares laboratory media and reagents as instructed in Media Preparation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sample preparation and enrichment of samples, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and/or Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) screening of samples for bacterial pathogens following Consumer Protection Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (CPL SOPs)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMaking sure all testing procedures are outlined in a step-by-step manner and test systems are visually evaluated, with all possible results being previously defined as to how they will look and are to be interpreted)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EFor the General Microbiology and Dairy laboratory to support analysis of samples from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) internal division clients and external clients%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EAssists microbiologists in the laboratory quality control program in performing initiation of quality control testing on all laboratory prepared media%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EAssists microbiologists in the preventative maintenance program as per scheduled%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMaintains proper documentation practices of critical laboratory equipment%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EAssists microbiologists in the inventory of laboratory supplies and ordering/receiving of such supplies%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22letter-spacing:-.1pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3ESupports laboratory compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 standards by adhering to internal SOPs%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EDecontaminates infectious waste in accordance with departmental SOP%27s %26amp; properly disposes of all autoclaved waste%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EAssists in cleaning all glassware %26amp; media utensils required in the laboratory%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EAssists in the laboratory quality control program in performing initiation of quality control testing on all laboratory prepared media%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EAssist in the preventive maintenance program as scheduled along with documentation (e.g.: cleaning of incubators, refrigerators, freezers, monthly balance checks)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EAssists in inventory of laboratory supplies %26amp; ordering /receiving of such supplies%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:99%;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ENotifies the supervisor as to the need to order supplies%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EAssists with data entry into the laboratory information management system (LIMS) %26amp; assists in filing of documents %26amp; laboratory data worksheets%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3ECleans %26amp; maintains lab equipment, instruments %26amp; laboratory area (e.g.: operates automatic dishwasher, hand washing of laboratory glassware, cleans sinks, benches %26amp; other laboratory areas)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3ETestifies at hearings concerning test procedures %26amp; results%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EConfers with appropriate staff regarding positive test results%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMaintains all necessary records of examination, tests %26amp; quality control procedures%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMaintains records of all preventative maintenance performed%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EParticipates in laboratory certification %26amp; check sample programs%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EPerforms other duties as assigned%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThis position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.%26nbsp; ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members.%26nbsp; All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe Support Diversity and Inclusion:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat’s in it for you:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#045FAB;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3ETotal Rewards website%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E! Our benefits package includes:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cu%3EMedical Coverage%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EQuality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cu%3EDental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EDental, vision and basic life insurance%26nbsp;premiums are free%26nbsp;after one year of continuous service.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cu%3ETime Away from Work and Work/Life Balance%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPaid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E11 paid holidays per year%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EChildbirth/Adoption leave%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cu%3EOhio Public Employees Retirement System%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EOPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.%26nbsp; The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement.%26nbsp; The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.%26nbsp; Visit the%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.opers.org/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#045FAB;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EOPERS website%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%26nbsp;for more information.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:9.0pt;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cu%3EDeferred Compensation%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EThe Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.ohio475.org./%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#045FAB;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EOhio Deferred Compensation website%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%26nbsp;for more information.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cu%3EMaternity Benefits%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EExpanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EExamples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPrenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EHome health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EInpatient claims for all types of delivery.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EInpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Courier New%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPostpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EMedications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPrescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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Formal education in arithmetic that included fractions, decimals & percentages & reading, writing & speaking English; 3 courses in high school science (e.g., biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology) which included laboratory testing & use & maintenance of laboratory equipment or 12 months experience in science laboratory preparing specimens & samples for testing, preparing reagents &/or conducting basic/routine laboratory tests. 

-Or 12 months experience as Laboratory Technician 1, 86111. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 

*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3ESupplemental Information:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EIf you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk66717990;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EUnusual Working Conditions%3C/u%3E:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExposed to animal body fluids/tissues.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EFor Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;%22%3ERyan Gunter - [email protected]%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3ECriminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3EAn individual assessment of an applicant%27s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe recommended candidate for this position may be required to take a drug screen as part of their approval process.%26nbsp; A candidate who tests positive for illegal or improperly used controlled drugs will not be hired.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Agriculture
Agency Contact Name and Information: Ryan Gunter - [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Bromfield Building, 8995 E Main Street, Reynoldsburg, 43068-3399
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Licking County
Compensation: $22.59 - $26.54, Based on Qualifications
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Laboratory
Technical Skills: Laboratory
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail