Laboratory Technician

Kelly Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 51,148,000 - 69,117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment while supporting quality control operations.

Location: Cleveland, OH (West Plant); Schedule: Mon–Fri 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; Pay rate: $21.00/hour; Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire; Overtime may be required based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or another Natural Science discipline.
• Laboratory experience gained through academic coursework, internships, research projects, or previous employment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established testing procedures.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and production-support environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct wet chemistry analyses including viscosity, refractive index, titrations, boiling point determinations, and gas chromatography.
• Evaluate foundry and sand-based products through strength, tensile, and compressibility testing.
• Review and interpret test results to verify product quality and release materials for production.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Assist with laboratory housekeeping, inventory management, and equipment calibration.
• Document and report nonconforming materials and quality concerns.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety standards, and quality guidelines.
• Collaborate with production personnel and supervisors to support manufacturing goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory experience

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Laboratory Technician
Location: Cleveland, OH (West Plant)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (2nd Shift)
Pay Rate: $21.00/hour
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Overtime: Available and may be required based on production demands

Launch Your Scientific Career with a Global Manufacturing Leader!
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment while supporting quality control operations.

What You’ll Do

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring product quality by performing analytical testing on raw materials and finished products. Working closely with production and quality teams, you will help support manufacturing operations through accurate testing and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control testing on incoming raw materials and finished products.
  
• Conduct wet chemistry analyses including viscosity, refractive index, titrations, boiling point determinations, and gas chromatography.
  
• Evaluate foundry and sand-based products through strength, tensile, and compressibility testing.
  
• Review and interpret test results to verify product quality and release materials for production.
  
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and maintain accurate laboratory records.
  
• Assist with laboratory housekeeping, inventory management, and equipment calibration.
  
• Document and report nonconforming materials and quality concerns.
  
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety standards, and quality guidelines.
  
• Collaborate with production personnel and supervisors to support manufacturing goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or another Natural Science discipline.
  
• Laboratory experience gained through academic coursework, internships, research projects, or previous employment.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established testing procedures.
  
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and production-support environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation.
  
• Familiarity with quality control testing and laboratory documentation practices.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Great entry-level opportunity for recent science graduates.
  
• Hands-on experience with a variety of analytical testing methods and instrumentation.
  
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule with overtime opportunities.
  
• Potential for permanent hire and long-term career growth.
  
• Collaborative team environment supporting manufacturing operations.