Quality Lab Technician

Kelly Services; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Laboratory Quality Technician in Historic New Castle, DE to perform laboratory testing and support QA processes. The role involves operating equipment for Oil Analysis and R&D, handling samples, and maintaining documentation.

You will work with ERP systems, coordinate with production, and help ensure safety and quality across laboratory operations. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in manufacturing or laboratory quality testing.
• HAZMAT training/experience is a plus.
• Read and follow laboratory work instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing to ensure reliable results.
• Operate lab equipment for Oil Analysis and R&D activities.
• Receive and process customer samples and prepare experimental blends.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in the database.
• Keep the lab clean, stock supplies, and maintain equipment under supervision.
• Communicate QA trends and process improvements with supervisors.
• Support production with on-demand testing and manage BOMs in ERP.
• Complete admin tasks to support lab operations.

Skills

Quality testing

Laboratory work

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Laboratory Quality Technician to work at a premier manufacturing client in Historic New Castle, DE. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be Laboratory Quality Technician:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for growth.

• Temp-to-hire position at a respected industry leader in specialty manufacturing.

• Supportive work culture focused on safety, innovation, and professional development.

• Exposure to advanced laboratory processes and hands‑on experience with quality assurance in a dynamic environment.

What’s a typical day as Laboratory Quality Technician? You’ll be:

• Performing laboratory testing to ensure reliable and consistent results.

• Operating laboratory equipment for Oil Analysis and R&D activities, including processing customer samples through routine and third-party testing.

• Receiving and processing customer samples and preparing experimental blends as instructed.

• Maintaining accurate records, supporting documentation, and database management.

• Assuring laboratory cleanliness, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment under supervisor guidance.

• Communicating effectively with supervisors and other departments regarding QA trends and process improvements.

• Supporting production teams with timely, on-demand testing and maintaining Bill of Materials (BOMs) in ERP systems.

• Completing administrative tasks and other duties as assigned to support laboratory operations.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent (required); technical experience in chemical, electrical, or mechanical fields is preferred.

• Bring 1+ years of manufacturing or laboratory experience performing quality testing (chemical industry experience preferred).

• Possess HAZMAT training/experience (a plus).

• Can read and follow laboratory work instructions with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrate solid troubleshooting, decision‑making, and effective communication skills.

• Are proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems (a plus).

• Have a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety, quality, and process improvement.

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. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

About Kelly

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 Affluent 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.