Junior Laboratory Technician

Kelly is hiring a Junior R&D/TS&D Technician for a 12‑month contract role in Croydon, PA 19021
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Junior R&D/TS&D Technician

Croydon, PA 19021

12‑month long‑term contract

$20 – 28 per hour on W2

Rotating 12‑hour shifts

• 3 Days: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM – 1 Day Off – 3 Nights: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM – 7 Days Off
• Then rotates: 4 Days: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM – 1 Day Off – 3 Nights: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies.
• Uses existing procedures to provide technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and product or process research.
• Completes well‑defined activities following standard operating procedures to develop the technical skills required for routine tasks.
• Understands how assigned tasks relate to other jobs and exchanges information in routine situations within the workgroup.
• Uses existing procedures to resolve straightforward problems with limited opportunities to modify procedures or work processes.
• Accountable for managing assigned tasks and the accuracy of own work, receiving close to moderate supervision and guidance.

• Works as part of a laboratory team supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening, and commercializing new products and processes.
• Manages and safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running equipment and documenting data.
• Accurately records readings and observations using relevant instruments, understanding how duties integrate with others in the team.
• Responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments or machinery; troubleshoots faulty equipment and initiates repairs as appropriate.
• Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies, anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and purchasing procedures.
• Communicates issues promptly to Technology Leader or lead scientists to enable or accelerate problem resolution.
• Participates actively in team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other functional topics.

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 3 years of laboratory experience required.
• Associate’s degree with emphasis in Chemistry, Biology, or a related technology area plus relevant work experience preferred.

• Perform basic laboratory analyses.
• Sample preparation and analysis, including weighing, drying, use of analytical balances, ovens, and preparation techniques.
• Operate basic lab equipment such as pH meters and turbidity meters.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; minimal computer work (email, basic systems).

• Prior laboratory or technician experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable with basic lab tools and equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

• Basic computer skills required (email, simple data entry).
• Required attire: long sleeves, long pants, closed‑toe shoes; steel‑toe shoes required when entering warehouse areas.
• Client provides hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, and short‑term disability. Employees have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus, holiday pay plans, and a transit spending account. Paid sick leave is provided under applicable state or local plans.

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. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with 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.