Laboratory Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Portland, OR seeks a Laboratory Technician II for a contract-to-hire role at a cutting-edge client. You will conduct and lead chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analyses to ensure product quality and safety.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment (IC, ICP-MS, Roto-Vap, GC-MS, UV-Vis), preparing solutions, performing SPC analysis, mentoring Laboratory Assistants, and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 3–5 years of directly relevant experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Access, Word) and JMP for data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with IC, ICP‑MS, Roto‑Vap, GC‑MS, UV-Vis.
• Strong math skills and ability to interpret technical documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
• Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Test and analyze chemicals to determine purity, and document results of tests and analyses.
• Prepare and graph statistical data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methods.
• Monitor equipment via SPC/Long-Term Stability and take corrective action for out-of-control situations per response plans.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and participate in planning lab activities.
• Participate in training/development of Laboratory Assistants and in developing new analysis methods for new or existing tools.
• Participate in Gauge R&R studies.
• Utilize the ERP system to move product to the next operation or flag out-of-control product.
• Generate ideas for quality and process improvements; participate in documenting, reviewing, and updating SOPs.
• Participate in the Company's trouble management programs and communicate quality issues across departments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

JMP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician II for a contract-to- hire position at a cutting-edge client in Portland, OR

Pay: $24–$32/hour

Schedule: 4x10 rotating schedule (4 days on / 3 days off) including weekends, 6am–4:30pm or 9:30am–10am.

Starting schedule will be Monday–Friday, with shift varying based on training 6am–2:30pm, 6:30am–3pm, 7am–3:30pm, or 7:30am–4:30pm.

Overview

Our Client is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-purity chemicals for the semiconductor industry, committed to Safety, Quality, and Productivity in everything they do.

In this role, you will conduct and lead chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analyses to ensure product quality and safety, working hands‑on with instrumentation such as Ion Chromatography (IC), ICP‑MS, Roto‑Vap, GC‑MS, and UV-Vis. You'll prepare chemical solutions, test and analyze chemical purity, apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, and help train and mentor Laboratory Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control
• Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures
• Test and analyze chemicals to determine purity, and document results of tests and analyses
• Prepare and graph statistical data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methods
• Monitor equipment via SPC/Long-Term Stability and take corrective action for out-of-control situations per response plans
• Maintain laboratory inventory and participate in planning lab activities
• Participate in training/development of Laboratory Assistants and in developing new analysis methods for new or existing tools
• Participate in Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R) studies
• Utilize the ERP system to move product to the next operation or flag out-of-control product
• Generate ideas for quality and process improvements; participate in documenting, reviewing, and updating SOPs
• Participate in the Company's trouble management programs and communicate quality issues across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field; college-level statistics coursework a plus
• 3–5 years of directly relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Access, and Word); experience with statistical analysis software (JMP) preferred
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation such as IC, ICP‑MS, Roto‑Vap, GC‑MS, and UV-Vis strongly preferred
• Semiconductor lab experience a plus, not required
• Strong math skills through calculus and basic statistics, with thorough understanding of Normality and Molarity
• Ability to read/interpret technical documents and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities quickly in a fast-paced lab environment

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.