QC Lab Technician - 2nd Shift (Temp-to-Hire)

Kelly Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 51,148,000 - 69,117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment while supporting quality control operations.

Location: Cleveland, OH (West Plant); Schedule: Mon–Fri 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; Pay rate: $21.00/hour; Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire; Overtime may be required based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or another Natural Science discipline.
• Laboratory experience gained through academic coursework, internships, research projects, or previous employment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established testing procedures.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and production-support environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct wet chemistry analyses including viscosity, refractive index, titrations, boiling point determinations, and gas chromatography.
• Evaluate foundry and sand-based products through strength, tensile, and compressibility testing.
• Review and interpret test results to verify product quality and release materials for production.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Assist with laboratory housekeeping, inventory management, and equipment calibration.
• Document and report nonconforming materials and quality concerns.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety standards, and quality guidelines.
• Collaborate with production personnel and supervisors to support manufacturing goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory experience

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment while supporting quality control operations.

Location: Cleveland, OH (West Plant); Schedule: Mon–Fri 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; Pay rate: $21.00/hour; Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire; Overtime may be required based on