Chemistry Lab Technician

Kelly Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services invites applications for an entry-level Laboratory Technician I in Houston, TX. You will conduct hands-on benchtop and analytical testing to support client sales and product line management under the supervision of the laboratory manager.

The role focuses on energy and chemical industry applications, requiring an associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, or 1–3 years in a chemical lab. 8-hour weekdays with full benefits and direct hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor-level degree in Chemistry or related field, or 1–3 years in chemical/petrochemical industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; prior experience in a chemical/industrial lab or with oil and gas chemicals is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete routine project assignments under supervision.
• Process incoming materials for testing, including water, hydrocarbon, and rock samples.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and adhere to SOPs.
• Utilize lab software, notebooks, and electronic formats to analyze, record, and report data.
• Document results clearly in standardized written reports.
• Handle, store, and dispose of chemicals and lab waste per safety procedures.

Education

Associate or Bachelor-level degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laboratory Technician I

• Location: Houston, TX 77086




• Work Schedule : (Monday – Friday, 8-hour workdays)




• Industry: Energy/Oil & Gas




• Job Status: Direct Hire




• Benefits: Full benefits




• Salary : $50K

Position Overview

Seeking entry level Laboratory Technician I to join our technical team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for completing laboratory testing to support client sales and product line management under the supervision of the laboratory manager. This includes hands‑on benchtop and analytical testing, with a focus on applications specific to the energy and chemical industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Plan and complete routine project assignments and contribute to broader technical projects under supervision.




• Sample Preparation: Process incoming materials for testing, including water, hydrocarbon, and rock samples.




• Testing & Experimentation: Operate laboratory equipment safely and adhere strictly to all standard operating procedures (SOPs).




• Data Management: Utilize lab software, notebooks, and electronic formats to accurately analyze, record, and report experimental and analytical data.




• Reporting: Document results clearly in standardized written reports.




• Safety & Compliance: Properly handle, store, and dispose of chemicals and laboratory waste in accordance with safety procedures.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience: Associate or Bachelor-level degree in Chemistry or a related field, OR 1–3 years of experience in a chemical, petrochemical, or related discipline.




• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; prior experience in a chemical/industrial lab or with oil and gas chemicals is a plus but not required.

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. 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.

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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Afformative 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.