What We Need:

Ohio EPA Laboratory Scientist 2

What We Do:

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.

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

What We Need YOU To Do:

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.

Let’s dive in!

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.

Recap:

• 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.

Apply today, and let’s talk!

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.

• 42 mos. 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 mos. 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 mos. exp. as Laboratory Scientist 1, 83291.

• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Environmental Services, Laboratory, Equipment Operations, Analyzation, Customer Focus

All answers to supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your application. Attachments will not be accepted for this posting. Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts.

Location: 8955 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068

Division: Environmental Services

Background Check: The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

EEO Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.

ADA Statement: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at 614-644-2100 prior to testing or interviewing.

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.

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.