Quality Control Technician

Kelly Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Akron, OH is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for a contract-to-hire role. The position runs 3pm-1am, four 10-hour days, with rotating schedule and $24/hour pay. You will perform routine QC analyses, assist chemists, and ensure compliance with safety practices.

You'll support two production areas, handle data entry, waste management, and inventory, and engage in proactive safety and equipment maintenance while upholding CHP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science or 3 years laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic math and PC literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory Quality Control functions, including wet chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis.
• Assist Chemists with data entry, housekeeping, waste management, inventory levels, equipment repair and maintenance, and reporting to production.
• Conform to safe laboratory practices in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Chemical Plant requirements and regulations.
• Maintain working knowledge of testing procedures, protocols, and priorities for two production areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Evenings weekends

Education

Associate degree in applied science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Quality Control Lab Technician

Location: Akron, OH

Job Status: Contract-to-Hire

Work Schedule: 3pm-1am/Working 10hours/4 days/Rotating

Hourly Pay: $24/flexible

Job Scope

Chemical Manufacturing plant is seeking a Quality Control Technician. This role will perform routine laboratory Quality Control functions, including wet chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis. Assist Chemists with data entry, housekeeping, waste management, inventory levels, equipment repair and maintenance, and reporting to production, while conforming to safe laboratory practices in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Chemical Plant requirements and regulations. Maintain working knowledge of testing procedures, protocols, and priorities for two production areas, and perform other duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine laboratory Quality Control functions, including wet chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis.
• Assist Chemists with data entry, housekeeping, waste management, inventory levels, equipment repair and maintenance, and reporting to production.
• Conform to safe laboratory practices in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Chemical Plant requirements and regulations.
• Maintain working knowledge of testing procedures, protocols, and priorities for two production areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science or 3 years laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Skills and knowledge

• Basic laboratory knowledge.
• Basic math skills.
• PC literacy.
• Must be a self-starter with a “can-do attitude” that can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have a high degree of safety awareness in job approach and willingness to wear proper protective equipment as needed.
• Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends and be subject to last-minute scheduling changes.
• Must be willing to accept overtime and be available for call-ins if necessary.