Laboratory Technician

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a temp-to-hire position at a beverage manufacturing company in Clackamas, OR. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

$21 per hour.

In this position, you will perform laboratory tests, prepare and blend beverage ingredients, ensure product quality and safety, operate and maintain lab equipment, and collaborate with teams to meet manufacturing standards in a fast‑paced production environment.

Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00 pm to 6:30 am (shift differential available).

• Perform laboratory tests and analyses to assess the chemical and physical properties of raw materials, in‑process solutions, and finished beverage products.
• Prepare, blend, and adjust ingredients and chemical solutions to create, develop, and improve beverage formulations according to specific formulas and customer requirements.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure accurate and reliable testing and results.
• Test for attributes such as taste, odor, appearance, carbonation, acidity, and pH levels, ensuring compliance with internal specifications, food laws, and quality standards.
• Document and report all test results, procedures, and data accurately, preparing standardized forms, graphs, and reports as needed for process verification and improvement.
• Clean and sanitize laboratory and production equipment, support cross‑department collaboration, and contribute to a safe working environment by adhering to safety and quality protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field, or HSD with four years of relevant experience.
• Food/beverage manufacturing experience preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, and legal plan.
• Retirement savings plan, service bonus, holiday pay (up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under 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. Kelly takes 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.