Laboratory Technician II — IC/ICP-MS QC & SPC

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will prepare chemical solutions, test purity, apply SPC methods, and help train Laboratory Assistants.

Qualifications

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

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 SPC tools and methods
• Monitor equipment via SPC/Long-Term Stability and take corrective action per plans
• Maintain laboratory inventory and participate in planning lab activities
• Participate in training Laboratory Assistants and in developing new analysis methods
• Participate in Gauge R&R studies
• Utilize the ERP system to move product to next operation or flag out-of-control product
• Generate ideas for quality and process improvements; update SOPs
• Participate in trouble management programs and communicate quality issues across departments

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Chemistry

GXP/QA

Excel

JMP

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Statistics coursework

Tools

IC

ICP-MS

Roto-Vap

GC-MS

UV-Vis

Job description

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

You will prepare chemical solutions, test purity, apply SPC methods, and help train Laboratory Assistants.