Lab Technician; Chemistry​/Biology

Lab Technician (Chemistry/Biology)

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 Lab Technician (Chemistry/Biology) to work at a premier agriculture sector client in Indianapolis, IN (Northside). Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

This position offers an entry-level opportunity for recent graduates holding a scientific degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related fields.

Job Overview

• Job Type: Full-Time, permanent
• Company:
  Kelly Services
• Location:
  
  Indianapolis, IN (Northside)
• Benefits:
  Starting from day 1! PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave, Insurance options offered by Kelly (Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401(k),..)
• Pay Rate: $22/hr – weekly pay
• Shift: 1st shift, 8am-4.30pm MON-FRI

Why you should apply to be a Lab Technician:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay.
• Work in a leading-edge agriculture environment with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Full benefits package available from day one.
• Be part of a safety-first culture that values your well-being and professional development.
• Join a collaborative team recognized for operational excellence.

What's a typical day as a Lab Technician? You'll be:

• Preparing and testing formulation samples for physical properties using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, and blenders with minimal supervision.
• Independently evaluating samples for physical properties using laboratory instruments like laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, and pH meters.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring all instruments are in good working order, promptly reporting and discussing any issues.
• Accurately labeling samples in compliance with EH&S requirements and keeping a detailed laboratory notebook documenting all experiments and results.
• Upholding high housekeeping standards in the laboratory and leading by example in promoting safe work habits.
• Documenting results of experiments in detailed reports and communicating project status promptly, raising any issues to the project owner.
• Preparing and submitting necessary documentation for product changes/updates.
• Communicating with stakeholders on documentation status.
• Participating in A1 inventory team as needed.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Must have experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the agriculture or chemical sector.
• Are proficient with laboratory equipment and instruments such as bead mills, high shear mixers, rheometers, particle size analyzers, density meters, and pH meters.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent documentation skills, and effective communication abilities.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and housekeeping in all laboratory practices.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to dynamic project requirements.
• Are able to follow EH&S standards, policies, and procedures consistently.