R&D Lab Technician

Kelly Science & Clinical has a new, long term temporary opportunity for a R&D Lab Technician in Harvey, IL!

Pay: $24/hour

Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm

A long term contract opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Support formulation, testing, and research activities under the direction of the R&D Scientist.
• Conduct laboratory testing, including viscosity, surface testing, specific gravity, FT-IR, and XRF analysis.
• Perform hands-on experiments in an organized, accurate, and safe manner.
• Assist with product development and product modification projects.
• Maintain organized laboratory notebooks, test results, and project documentation.
• Record, analyze, and communicate data, observations, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Control, Operations, and other technical teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Research industry trends, relevant technologies, patents, and raw materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; Chemistry preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, testing methods, and safe laboratory practices.
• Experience with or knowledge of viscosity, surface testing, specific gravity, FT-IR, and XRF instrumentation preferred.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills, including the ability to maintain an organized laboratory notebook.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with patents and raw material databases preferred.
• Product development or product modification experience preferred.

If you, or someone you know, would like to be considered please apply online today to discuss the next steps!

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