Inventory Control Specialist

Overview

Inventory Control Specialist  (260000FW) at the Ohio Department of Health.

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Ryan

F. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Unposting Date:
Jan 27, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

LAB 8995 East Main Street Reynoldsburg 43068

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg

Compensation : $22.96

Full-time

Work Hours:

M-F, 8a-5p

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Records Management

Technical

Skills:

Clerical & Data Entry, Records Management, Warehousing, Inventory Control

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The ODH Public Health Laboratory assists the agency, local health departments, and clinicians across Ohio in disease outbreak investigations, public health emergencies, and identification of disease causes to aid in treatment and prevention. Our services include screening for diseases of public health interest, reference support for confirmation of low incidence infectious agents, laboratory investigation to determine epidemiological patterns, and oversight of the state’s alcohol breath testing program.

Samples received annually to exceed 1,000,000, tests performed (e.g., newborn screening, microbiology, serology, virology).

What You ll Do

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist 2 to join the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) team. This position will coordinate, analyze, & control inventory systems. This position will also oversee incoming & outgoing supplies, equipment, and samples for the PHL. Additional duties may include:

• Maintain database of records that have been moved to State of Ohio record retention center.
• Instruct & assist laboratory staff in developing documents for cycle counts & par levels for time sensitive reagents.
• Perform cycle counts & develop reorder points for supplies common to all laboratory sections.
• Maintain adequate levels of all common supplies.
• Coordinate with State Salvage to dispose of obsolete equipment & documents disposal in equipment inventory database.
• Prepare inventory reports.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

9 mos. exp. as Inventory Control Specialist, 64551.

OR

18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in inventory control; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in electronic data processing related to inventory control; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

* Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Associate s or advanced degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business or Public Administration, or Operations Management
• Experience using an inventory management system and database management system (e.g., Warehouse Management System, Excel, Access)
• Experience with inbound and outbound inventory shipments
• Experience in the order fulfillment…