Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Benicia, CA
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire, Full-Time, On-Site
Schedule: 1 st 3-months (training): 9am to 5pm
* After Training: Night Shift (flexible hours)*
Salary: $22-28/hr. (DOE) + Shift Differential + Kelly Standard Benefits
Job description:
As a Lab Technician, you will be part of a team that provides cargo inspection and analytical assessment to the world's petroleum, mining, minerals and biofuels industries. With solutions based on years of expertise, innovation and advanced analytical capabilities, we help customers optimize return on cargoes and help them resolve difficult technical challenges.
Responsibilities:
Performs numerous chemical and physical tests based on American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas
Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, quality and basic troubleshooting
Cleans glassware and test equipment
Assists with preparing reagents as needed
Records data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system
Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories
Responsible for complying with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements
Participates in cross training as needed
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Prefer successful completion of at least one semester of college level chemistry and/or prior work experience in a laboratory environment
Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas
Must possess good math and observation skills
Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes
Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation
Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures
Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation
Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate
Ability to regularly lift/carry up to 44 pounds
Ability to occasionally lift/carry up to 49 pounds
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Exposure to various chemicals
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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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.