R&D Lab Technician

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

Pay: $24/hour

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

A long term contract opportunity

• 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.

• 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.

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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