Lab Technician

Kelly Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off (vacation) and holidays

401K

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Lab Technician for our client in Santa Clara, California. The role supports hands-on clinical training labs by preparing, operating, and maintaining lab environments and equipment, while delivering a high level of customer service to healthcare professionals and internal teams.

Hours are 8:00am–4:30pm with alternating weekends; overtime may be required. Payrate is $30–$35 per hour, with shift differential to $36–$41 per hour after 6pm and on weekends.

Qualifications

• A college degree is preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation with professional engagement.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing schedules.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Comfortable working in medical lab environments with cadaveric and animal tissue.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, support, and restore clinical simulation labs involving inanimate tissue (harvested animal tissue and/or human cadaveric specimens).
• Serve as on-site point of contact during labs, delivering a high level of customer service to healthcare professionals, instructors, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure lab readiness, smooth execution, and timely resolution of issues.
• Anticipate needs, respond to requests, and adapt quickly to schedule or workflow changes while maintaining a calm and professional presence.
• Ensure proper setup, cleanliness, breakdown, and documentation of lab spaces, instrumentation, and equipment in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Maintain accurate records, inventory, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Complete all required training, audits, and health surveillance activities within required timelines.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment by communicating clearly, supporting peers, and prioritizing service excellence.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Lab Technician

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking aLab Technicianfor our client in Santa Clara, California. Long-term engagement at one of our Global medical device clients. The role is eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, 401K,and annual performance reviews.

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm alternating weekends as needed. Start and end times may adjust based on the scheduled events.
Ability to work early mornings and evenings when necessary, flexing time when possible if overtime is anticipated.

Payrate: $30-35/hr
Shift Differential (M-F after 6pm + weekends): $36-$41/hr

The Laboratory Technician supports hands-on clinical training labs by preparing, operating, and maintaining lab environments and associated equipment. This role also serves as a key customer-facing partner for healthcare professionals, internal teams, and external vendors—ensuring a seamless, professional, and service-oriented experience from lab setup through completion.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare, support, and restore clinical simulation labs involving inanimate tissue (harvested animal tissue and/or human cadaveric specimens).
  


• Serve as an on-site point of contact during labs, delivering a high level of customer service to healthcare professionals, instructors, and internal stakeholders.
  


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Lab Staff, Clinical, AV, Facilities, Vendors) to ensure lab readiness, smooth execution, and timely resolution of issues.
  


• Anticipate needs, respond to requests, and adapt quickly to schedule or workflow changes while maintaining a calm and professional presence.
  


• Ensure proper setup, cleanliness, breakdown, and documentation of lab spaces, instrumentation, and equipment in accordance with regulatory and departmental standards.
  


• Maintain accurate records, inventory, and equipment maintenance logs.
  


• Complete all required training, audits, and health surveillance activities within required timelines.
  


• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment by communicating clearly, supporting peers, and prioritizing service excellence.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A college degree is preferred
  


• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to engage professionally with diverse audiences.
  


• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities.
  


• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing schedules, and support extended or flexible hours as needed.
  


• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  


• Comfortable working in medical lab environments with cadaveric and animal tissue.
  


• Must be able to able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50lbs without assistance.