Lab Technician II — SPC, QC & Instrumentation

Kelly Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Transit benefit

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician II for a contract-to-hire role in Portland, OR. You will conduct and lead chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analyses to ensure product quality and safety, working hands-on with instrumentation such as IC, ICP-MS, Roto-Vap, GC-MS, and UV-Vis.

Starting schedule varies with training, typical shifts include 6am–2:30pm or 7am–4:30pm on a 4x10 rotating schedule, with potential transition to a Monday–Friday arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field; statistics coursework is a plus
• 3–5 years of directly relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word); JMP experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with IC, ICP-MS, Roto-Vap, GC-MS, and UV-Vis strongly preferred
• Semiconductor lab experience is a plus
• Strong math skills through calculus and statistics; understanding of Normality and Molarity
• Ability to read technical documents and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced lab environment

Responsibilities

• Set up lab equipment and instrumentation for tests and process control
• Prepare chemical solutions following formulas or procedures
• Test and analyze chemicals for purity and document results
• Graph and analyze data using SPC tools
• Monitor equipment via SPC and take corrective actions
• Maintain lab inventory and assist in planning activities
• Train and mentor Laboratory Assistants and develop new methods
• Participate in Gauge R&R studies and ERP-related tasks
• Move products in ERP and flag out-of-control items
• Contribute to SOP updates and process improvements
• Communicate quality issues across departments

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English communication

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Ion Chromatography (IC)

ICP-MS

Roto-Vap

GC-MS

UV-Vis

JMP

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician II for a contract-to-hire role in Portland, OR. You will conduct and lead chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analyses to ensure product quality and safety, working hands-on with instrumentation such as IC, ICP-MS, Roto-Vap, GC-MS, and UV-Vis.

Starting schedule varies with training, typical shifts include 6am–2:30pm or 7am–4:30pm on a 4x10 rotating schedule, with potential transition to a Monday–Friday arrangement.