Laboratory Technician – Sample Management

Kelly Services; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit spending account

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician in Newark, DE to support sample management, chemical-handling, and safety-focused lab operations. The role offers a $22/hour pay rate with a Monday–Friday schedule and a long-term contract that is Renewable.

Ideal candidates will handle samples, manage documentation, and assist with HTS workflows while maintaining GLP standards. The position includes training and potential growth within Kelly’s scientific staffing network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in laboratory, sample management, or chemical-handling preferred.
• Experience handling chemical samples or pesticides is a plus.
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions and accurate measurements.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn laboratory hardware, software, and sample-processing systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, track and distribute lab samples.
• Prepare, label, weigh and measure samples for testing.
• Process sample orders and coordinate sample preparation for testing workflows.
• Assist with HTS processes, including solubilization and preparation.
• Prepare and verify shipments to internal and external laboratories.
• Complete and maintain documentation: SDS, COAs, chain of custody, shipping labels.
• Maintain accurate inventory, training and equipment records.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and wear PPE; participate in training.
• Provide backup support and assist with tasks as priorities change.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Learning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Location: Newark, DE

Pay Rate: $22/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Job Type: Long-Term Contract (12months, Renewable)

About the Company

Join a leading company in the agricultural sciences and crop protection industry that uses innovative chemistry and research to develop solutions that help farmers protect crops, manage weeds and pests, and improve agricultural productivity. The company’s research and development teams work to advance crop protection technologies and support more sustainable agriculture.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support laboratory operations, sample management, and chemical-handling processes in a safety-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and interested in developing their laboratory skills while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, register, track, and distribute internal and external laboratory samples.
• Prepare, label, weigh, and measure samples accurately for laboratory testing.
• Process sample orders and coordinate sample preparation for various testing workflows.
• Assist with high-throughput screening (HTS) processes, including sample solubilization and preparation.
• Prepare and verify shipments to internal and external laboratories.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Chain of Custody forms, and shipping labels.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, training documentation, and equipment records.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE), and participate in safety training and inspections.
• Provide backup support to team members and assist with additional laboratory tasks as priorities change.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous laboratory, sample management, or chemical-handling experience preferred.
• Experience handling chemical samples or commercial pesticides is a plus.
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions and accurate measurements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn laboratory hardware, software, and sample-processing systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for most of the workday.
• Willingness to learn proper respirator use for tasks performed in designated laboratory hoods.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, reliable, and comfortable working in a structured laboratory environment. They can manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, follow established procedures, and adapt to changing priorities while working independently and collaboratively.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent­ante Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.