Laboratory Technician

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® team as a  Laboratory Technician to work at a premier manufacturing client in Akron, OH. We're here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We'll help you get where you want to be.

** Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $25.00 per hour*
* ** Shift: Monday through Thursday, 7am - 3pm*
* ** Why you should apply to be Material Handler:*
* + Competitive pay rate of $25.00/hour

+ Opportunity to join a respected R&D laboratory environment

+ Safety-focused workplace with high quality standards

+ Work with cutting-edge laboratory equipment and technology

+ Potential for full-time employment

** What's a typical day... You'll be:*
* + Handling and weighing raw materials using analytical techniques

+ Operating mixers, mills, and industrial cure presses

+ Preparing rubber specimens with hand tools

+ Operating laboratory processing and testing equipment

+ Performing physical tests and chemical analyses

+ Maintaining lab safety and quality standards

+ Communicating proactively with management and internal customers

+ Troubleshooting lab equipment and processes

+ Learning and implementing lab computer software/programs

+ Assisting in multiple lab areas as trained

** This job might be an outstanding fit if you:*
* + Have a high school diploma or GED

+ Possess 1-2 years of relevant experience in material handling or laboratory work

+ Are able to stand for most of the workday and lift up to 50 pounds

+ Demonstrate attention to detail and strong analytical skills

+ Are proficient with laboratory equipment

+ Are comfortable working onsite (no remote work)

** What happens next*
* Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply today!

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.

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