Laboratory Technician

Mykelly; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services, on behalf of a Fortune 500 refinery, seeks a Laboratory Technician in Beaumont, TX for a long-term contract. You will support lab supervisors and chemists with routine and non-routine analyses, wet chemistry, and instrument work to sustain product quality and refinery operations.

Responsibilities include calibrating and maintaining equipment, preparing samples and standards, recording results, and ensuring traceability and data integrity under SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent technical background.
• Experience with data recording and reporting in a lab setting.
• Experience in quality control within chemical or refinery environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analyses on in-process and final product samples.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical and testing equipment according to SOPs.
• Prepare, label, and manage samples ensuring traceability and data integrity.
• Utilize instruments to identify and resolve QA/QC issues.
• Prepare chemical stock solutions and analytical standards per quality standards.
• Record, verify, and report analytical results in compliance with protocols.
• Support continuous improvement in laboratory practices, safety, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with supervisors and chemists to troubleshoot analytical issues.

Skills

MS Office

Quality control systems

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Equivalent technical background in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering

Job description

Kelly Services has been a trusted leader in connecting exceptional talent with premier employers for over 60 years. As part of our specialized division, Kelly Science, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team at a renowned Fortune 500 Refinery in Beaumont, TX. This exciting long-term assignment offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in the OGP industry, contributing to impactful research projects in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician (Contract)

Rotating Shifts Required – 4 ON 3 OFF

Location: Beaumont, TX

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician will support and assist the laboratory supervisors and chemists in conducting routine and non-routine laboratory analyses, wet chemistry, and analytical work on process and product samples. This position plays a key role in ensuring product quality and supporting refinery operations through accurate testing, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analyses (wet chemistry and instrumental) on in-process and final product samples to support refinery operations and ensure product quality.
• Calibrate and maintain analytical and testing equipment according to established procedures and schedules.
• Prepare, label, and manage samples in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure traceability and data integrity.
• Utilize analytical instruments to identify and resolve quality assurance/control issues.
• Prepare chemical stock solutions, reagents, and analytical standards in line with laboratory requirements and quality standards.
• Accurately record, verify, and report analytical results, ensuring compliance with quality control protocols and refinery safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to laboratory practices, safety, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with supervisors and chemists to troubleshoot analytical issues and support plant operations as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline. Experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
• Considered: Equivalent technical background in Chemical, Process, or Technical Engineering with relevant laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data recording and reporting.
• Previous experience in quality control systems within a chemical, petrochemical, or refinery environment is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.

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