Laboratory Technician II — QC & Chemistry (Semiconductor)

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 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.