Analytical Laboratory Technician I-III

Kelly Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan + holiday pay

Transit allowance

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Technician for a contract-to-hire role onsite in Portland, OR. The position supports design, testing, and analysis of chemical processes to meet safety and quality priorities.

Typical pay ranges from $24 to $36 per hour, with progression across Technician I–III levels as experience grows. Training and schedule details are provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field; statistics coursework desirable.
• 1–5 years of directly relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation for tests and analyses.
• Test and analyze chemicals to determine purity.
• Document results of tests and analyses.
• Lead training and development of Laboratory Assistants.
• Lead gauge R&R studies and MSAs.
• Monitor equipment using statistical process control and address out-of-control situations.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Statistical process control

Training and development

Documentation and data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

JMP

Job description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking ICP-MS Analytical Laboratory Technicians for two contract-to-hire opportunities with one of our clients, a chemical manufacturing company in Portland, OR. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Position Title: Analytical Laboratory Technician

Position Type: Contract-to-hire

Workplace: Onsite in Portland, OR

Work Schedule:

• Wednesday – Saturday, 6 am-4:30 pm
• Work schedule during the training will occur Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, which is expected to last 2 months or so.

Pay rate: $ 24-36/hour

• Laboratory Technician I – $24-28
• Laboratory Technician II - $28-32
• Laboratory Technician III $32-36

Workplace: Onsite Portland, OR

Overview

Leads and supports the design of chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analysis to ensure quality and safety, always keeping in mind our client’s Operating Priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
• Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Test and analyze chemicals to determine purity.
• Document results of tests and analyses.
• Prepare and graph statistical information on data using ideas and tools associated with Statistical Process Control. Use them for process improvement and enhancement of detectability in the lab.
• Maintain inventory of the laboratory.
• Participate in planning for lab activities.
• Lead training and development of Laboratory Assistants.
• Participate in developing new analysis methods on new or existing tools.
• Lead gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.
• Lead MSA Studies
• Monitor and review equipment using statistical process control / Long Term Stability and take appropriate action for out-of-control situations according to response plans.
• Utilize the ERP system to move the product to the next operation and notify the plant of out-of-control product.
• Generate and execute ideas for quality and process improvements.
• Lead documentation of standard operating procedures
• Communicate with other company departments regarding quality issues and information being generated in the laboratory.
• Participate in the laboratory’s close collaboration with production/production technical/quality assurance teams for department improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field from a four-year college or university. College-level courses in statistics are desirable.
• 1-5 years of directly relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer/PC competency is essential. Must be proficient in working in MS Office (especially Excel, Access, and Word). Experience utilizing statistical analysis programs preferred (JMP).

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

Benefits

• 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

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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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.