Formulation Lab Technician — 1-Year Contract (Indy)

Kelly Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kelly Services invites applications for a Formulation Laboratory Technician in Indianapolis, IN. This 1-year contract role supports development and evaluation of biological and chemical formulations for agricultural products, working with scientists and cross-functional teams.

You will perform formulation prep, analytical testing, and data documentation, contributing to technology transfer and scale-up efforts while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Material Science, Plant Pathology or related field.
• Laboratory experience through industry, internships, research, or coursework.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and formulation development is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as mixers, blenders, mills, liquid handlers or other instrumentation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate biological and chemical formulations using established laboratory procedures.
• Assist with analytical testing and method development to support product performance.
• Operate laboratory equipment including mixers, blenders, mills, and liquid handlers.
• Conduct experiments, collect data, and document findings in technical reports.
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to support research and product development initiatives.
• Assist with technology transfer, manufacturing support, and product scale-up activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical testing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Material Science, Plant Pathology

Tools

Mixers

Blenders

Mills

Liquid handlers

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Kelly Services invites applications for a Formulation Laboratory Technician in Indianapolis, IN. This 1-year contract role supports development and evaluation of biological and chemical formulations for agricultural products, working with scientists and cross-functional teams.

You will perform formulation prep, analytical testing, and data documentation, contributing to technology transfer and scale-up efforts while maintaining safety and quality standards.