Laboratory Technician

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Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team in Dayton, OH for one of the world's largest chemical companies with a focus on specialty products. For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to as well as apply online.

Laboratory Technician

~12-Month Contract (full-time, W2)

Pay Rate: TBD

Qualifications:

• With guidance from supervision, primary responsibility is to assist technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research.
• Perform tasks according to accepted methods and training prescribed by the work group.

Experience & Attributes:

• Experience working with glass reactors and setting up glassware.
• Experience working in chemical manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Able to perform physical work (e.g. lift up to 20 kg pails) consistent with corporate ergonomic guidelines.
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong personal commitment to safety, lab housekeeping, and ethical behavior.
• Motivated self-starter, fast learner, problem solver, and team player.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and ability to multi-task.

Job Responsibilities:

• Synthesis and purification of polymers in 500 mL to 50 L lab and pilot-scale reactors.
• Characterize polymers using analytical techniques.
• Conduct experiments supporting R&D activities in a laboratory setting.
• Maintain record of polymer synthesis batch and document observations.
• Work safely in a chemical laboratory setting and follow lab safety operating procedures.
• Maintain laboratory work areas through activities including track/procure raw materials, clean/maintain equipment & glassware, and waste management/disposal.
• Good housekeeping and perform lab preventive maintenance duties in a timely manner.
• Interact and work with a diverse team of scientists, chemists, and technicians.

Role (Job) Specific Requirements:

• BS or associate degree in chemistry or related field.
• Experience with polymer or organic synthesis and characterization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Email.

Why Kelly:

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies.
• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career.
• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center, including accredited courses to obtain IT certifications, as well as PDU-approved courses.
• Weekly pay.
• Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire.*

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*Available for purchase and administered by a designated third-party vendor. (PR 29.18/BR 37.61/IR 38.21)

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

Kelly® Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

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