Laboratory Technician / Analytical Chemistry

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking ICP-MS Analytical Laboratory Technicians for two contract-to-hire opportunities with one of our clients, a chemical manufacturing company in Portland, 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.

Salary: $ 24-36/hour

• Laboratory Technician I – $24-28
• Laboratory Technician II - $28-32
• Laboratory Technician III $32-36

Workplace: Onsite Portland, OR

Available Shifts:

• Wednesday – Saturday, 6 am-4:30 pm
• Wednesday- Saturday, 9:30 am- 8 pm
• Work schedule during the training will occur Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, which is expected to last 2 months or so.

Overview

Leads and supports the design of chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analysis to ensure quality and safety, always keeping in mind our client’s Operating Priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
• Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Test and analyze chemicals to determine purity.
• Document results of tests and analyses.
• Prepare and graph statistical information on data using ideas and tools associated with Statistical Process Control. Use them for process improvement and enhancement of detectability in the lab.
• Maintain inventory of the laboratory.
• Participate in planning for lab activities.
• Lead training and development of Laboratory Assistants.
• Participate in developing new analysis methods on new or existing tools.
• Lead gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.
• Lead MSA Studies
• Monitor and review equipment using statistical process control / Long Term Stability and take appropriate action for out-of-control situations according to response plans.
• Utilize the ERP system to move the product to the next operation and notify the plant of out-of-control product.
• Generate and execute ideas for quality and process improvements.
• Lead documentation of standard operating procedures
• Communicate with other company departments regarding quality issues and information being generated in the laboratory.
• Participate in the laboratory’s close collaboration with production/production technical/quality assurance teams for department improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field from a four-year college or university. College-level courses in statistics are desirable.
• 1-5 years of directly relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer/PC competency is essential. Must be proficient in working in MS Office (especially Excel, Access, and Word). Experience utilizing statistical analysis programs preferred (JMP).

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.