Lead Laboratory Technician

Kelly is hiring a Lead Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Lead Laboratory Technician

Location: 4707 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102

Employment Type: 12-month contract

Pay rate: $37/hr

Shift: Day Shift – 7:30 am – 4 pm

The R&D Laboratory Leader supports laboratory operations and research activities while providing basic coordination of daily tasks. This role combines hands‑on lab work with limited leadership responsibilities, helping ensure experiments are completed efficiently, safely, and accurately.

Laboratory Execution

• Perform routine laboratory experiments, tests, and analyses
• Prepare samples, materials, and equipment
• Record and report data accurately

Team Coordination

• Help organize daily lab tasks and priorities
• Act as a point of contact for basic lab questions

Project Support

• Assist in executing assigned R&D projects
• Track progress of tasks and communicate status to supervisor
• Support meeting project timelines

Equipment & Lab Maintenance

• Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs
• Maintain organized lab spaces and ensure readiness for work
• Monitor and replenish laboratory supplies and materials

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all lab safety procedures and SOPs
• Promote safe work practices within the team
• Maintain proper documentation

Collaboration

• Work closely with scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Share updates and observations clearly

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field

Experience

• 0–5 years of laboratory or R&D experience

Skills & Competencies

• Basic laboratory and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Organization and time management
• Communication and teamwork
• Emerging leadership and coordination ability

If you believe you are a good fit for this opportunity, please submit your application through the job posting link. We also encourage you to share references if you have them.

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.

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.