Laboratory Operations Assistant

Kelly Services; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,863,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

term life

whole life

accident insurance

critical illness

a legal plan

short-term disability

retirement savings plan

service bonus and holiday pay plans (8

a transit spending account

paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Laboratory Operations Assistant for a 3-month contract at a cutting-edge agriculture company in San Carlos, CA. You will support a microbiology and molecular biology team by performing essential lab operations tasks.

This part-time role runs Monday through Friday, 2-3 hours per day, with a pay rate of $25 per hour. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s or associate degree in science and basic lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Science preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and sterilize lab glassware and equipment.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves for decontaminating biohazard waste.
• Prepare standard microbiology media, agar plates, buffers, and stock reagents following SOPs.
• Restock laboratory supplies and PPE.
• Assist with general laboratory upkeep and waste disposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Basic laboratory experience

Job description

Laboratory Operations Assistant

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Operations Assistant for a 3-month contract position at a cutting-edge agriculture company in San Carlos, CA. 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.

Pay Rate:

$25/hour

Overview:

In this role, you will support a dynamic microbiology and molecular biology research team by independently performing essential lab operations tasks such as cleaning and sterilizing equipment, preparing media and reagents, maintaining supplies, and ensuring a safe, efficiently run laboratory environment.

Schedule:

Part‑time, Monday through Friday, 2-3 hours/day

Responsibilities:

• Wash, sanitize, and sterilize laboratory glassware, plasticware, and equipment to maintain a clean and safe research environment.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves for decontaminating biohazard waste and sterilizing lab materials according to established protocols.
• Prepare standard microbiology media, agar plates, buffers, and stock reagents by following precise standard operating procedures.
• Restock laboratory supplies, consumables, and personal protective equipment to ensure uninterrupted lab operations.
• Assist with general laboratory upkeep, including properly disposing of waste and promptly addressing any equipment maintenance needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Science preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• a transit spending account
• 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 our 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.

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