LaboratoryTechnician

Kelly Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonus and holidays

Transit benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team in Akron, Ohio. This onsite role supports rubber processing and testing, including mixing, sample prep, and both physical and chemical analysis.

You will work with Banbury mixers, mills, and cure presses to produce rubber compounds and prepare specimens for testing. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of lab or mechanical experience, basic computer skills, and a safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of related laboratory or mechanical experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, email, web navigation)
• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical or rubber/polymer testing (preferred)
• 4 years of relevant experience, or a 2-year degree plus 2 years of relevant experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality policies, procedures, and regulations
• Accurately handle and weigh raw materials using analytical techniques
• Stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Operate Banbury mixers, mills, and industrial cure presses to produce rubber compounds
• Use hand tools and knives to prepare rubber specimens for testing
• Utilize laboratory rubber processing and physical/chemical testing equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment, software, and process issues
• Work with chemicals in environments with fumes, dust, heat, and noise
• Communicate effectively with engineers and scientists
• Prioritize work and meet turnaround goals independently
• Learn and use necessary computer software and programs
• Assist in other lab areas as needed, based on training
• Adapt to specific work assignments within the lab

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team-focused

Safety conscious

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Banbury mixers

Job description

Job Title

Laboratory Technician

Location

Akron, Ohio

Pay Rate

$29.63/hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Onsite, No Remote)

Type

Contract (Not Temp-to-Perm, No Conversion to Full-Time)

Overtime

Eligible after 40 hours

Travel

Not Required

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting laboratory-level rubber processing and testing, including mixing, sample preparation, and both physical and chemical analysis. The ideal candidate is team-focused, safety conscious, and able to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and quality policies, procedures, and regulations
• Accurately handle and weigh raw materials using analytical techniques
• Stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Operate Banbury mixers, mills, and industrial cure presses to produce rubber compounds
• Use hand tools and knives to prepare rubber specimens for testing
• Utilize various laboratory rubber processing and physical/chemical testing equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment, software, and process issues
• Work with chemicals in environments with some fumes, dust, heat, and noise
• Communicate effectively with engineers and scientists
• Prioritize work and meet turnaround goals independently
• Learn and use necessary computer software and programs
• Assist in other lab areas as needed, based on training
• Adapt to specific work assignments within the lab

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years of related laboratory or mechanical experience
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, email, web navigation)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in mechanical or rubber/polymer testing
• 4 years of relevant experience, or a 2-year degree plus 2 years of relevant experience

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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.

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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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.