
Chemical Lab Technician
Vandalia, OHFull-time / Temporary$22–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Chemical Lab Technician blends chemical formulations, conducts laboratory testing, documents results, maintains equipment, and supports product development in Vandalia, Ohio. The role is temp-to-hire, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Previous laboratory experience is preferred. The position also involves coordinating with external laboratories, preparing samples, and assisting with Standard Operating Procedures.
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Full job description
With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.
Seeking a Lab Technician in Vandalia, OH! Pay starts at $22/hour , Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. This temp-to-hire role involves blending chemical formulations, conducting laboratory testing, documenting results, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting product development. Previous lab experience preferred. To apply, send your resume to Sam Angilecchia at [email protected] . Apply today!
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Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance.
Shifts: 1st Shift.
Employment Types: Full Time, Temp to Hire.
Pay Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 / hour
Duties:
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Blend and mix chemical formulations according to established work instructions.
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Conduct laboratory testing and evaluate physical, chemical, and performance properties of formulations.
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Document formulas and product specifications accurately.
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Record test results and formulation data in a timely and organized manner.
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Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling requirements.
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Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and inventory of chemicals and supplies.
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Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and testing equipment.
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Coordinate with external laboratories and prepare samples for shipment.
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Assist with the development and writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Utilize Microsoft Office applications and learn new software systems as needed.
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Position Requirements:
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Previous laboratory experience preferred.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
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Comfortable handling chemicals and working in a laboratory environment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 40 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED.
Work Location: SMXENGV, Vandalia, OH 45377.
Job Types: General Labor, General Production, Manufacturing, Laboratory, Safety.
Industry: Manufacturing.
The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home .
SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at [email protected] or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,156 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22–25/hr
- Ohio median$20–24/hr60 hourly ranges
- US median$22–26/hr1,043 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is close to the Ohio median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 168 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Ohio and 2,156 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic28 open
- Sherwin-Williams14 open
- Actalent8 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (881 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,183 of the 2,156 open Laboratory Technician jobs (55%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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