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Kelly Science is seeking a Laboratory Technician for our growing client in Rockford, IL.

Ideal candidate would have some experience working in a laboratory setting with experience using instruments to perform various tests.

Full-time

Mon-Fri

$21/hr-$25/hr DOE

Position Overview:

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in our water quality and purity testing laboratory. You will be responsible for carrying out complex and specialized tests, routine maintenance of laboratory instruments, data analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of results. Additionally, you will communicate with various stakeholders and support the overall lab safety and quality programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Specialized Testing: Perform a wide range of water quality and purity tests, including titrations, ICP, conductivity, pH, and silica tests, following well-documented procedures.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within your work area and contribute to enhancing laboratory efficiency.

Project Work: Collaborate on specific projects under the guidance of technical specialists such as Chemists or Engineers.

Data Management: Record accurate data, observations, and conclusions. Ensure data integrity and perform detailed calculations and statistical analysis.

Instrument Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and, when necessary, follow documented procedures for light repair work.

Supervision: Plan your own work and may direct the day-to-day efforts of others within the research program or test schedule constraints.

Communication: Interact with laboratory customers and internal stakeholders, providing routine updates on issues related to data and calculations.

Safety and Quality: Maintain a strong commitment to lab safety and quality programs to ensure the highest standards are met.

Technical Expertise:

Basic level of expertise required.

Proficiency in advanced measurement techniques and adherence to excellent lab practices.

Ability to follow well-documented directions and learn complex instrumental methods.

Business Knowledge:

Basic understanding of the relative values of different parts of the business to aid in priority setting.

Communication:

Engage in communications related to data, calculations, and supply needs with various stakeholders, including Scientists, Supply Chain, Lab Managers, R&D Managers, Customers, Field Teams, and Account Managers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field with 0-1 year of experience; or

Associate's degree in general science, chemistry, biology, or a similar field with 4+ years of experience.

Additional Requirements:

Experience with lab instruments is preferred.

Industry background in chemistry is preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.