Night Shift Laboratory Technician – Colors & Chemistry

Kelly; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is hiring a 3rd Shift Laboratory Technician for a growing company located in Waterbury, CT. The position is contract to hire with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 11:00 pm — 7:00 am, training on the first shift.

You’ll help develop samples and colors to meet company and customer needs, track lab performance, keep materials stocked, and support the lab as needed. Pay ranges from $23–$26 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate’s Degree or related certification accepted
• 1 year of experience in the chemical industry preferred
• Good communication skills (speaking and writing)
• Strong color recognition skills
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), SAP, and similar programs

Responsibilities

• Prepare and blend chemicals according to established recipes, ensuring accurate additions from bulk tanks.
• Perform lab testing of chemical components and final products; record and maintain lab results.
• Monitor and manage lab and chemical inventories to ensure continuous production support.
• Maintain and calibrate lab and process equipment; keep lab and warehouse clean and organized.
• Oversee waste treatment system operations, including chemical additions, sampling, probe calibration, documentation, and related projects.
• Receive and organize chemical shipments; manage warehouse logistics and disposal of empty containers.
• Collect process data, monitor KPIs, and alert management of significant changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Color recognition

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Associate’s Degree or related certification accepted

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

SAP

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is hiring a 3rd Shift Laboratory Technician for a growing company located in Waterbury, CT. The position is contract to hire with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 11:00 pm — 7:00 am, training on the first shift.

You’ll help develop samples and colors to meet company and customer needs, track lab performance, keep materials stocked, and support the lab as needed. Pay ranges from $23–$26 per hour based on experience.