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Company: Kelly Services
Location: Abilene, TX
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle shouldn't be difficult. That's where Kelly® Services comes in! We're seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team at one of the largest industrial research organizations. Take a closer look below and discover how this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.

Why you should apply to be a Laboratory Technician? Here are the details.

Position Summary: Performance of tasks in an R&D laboratory environment, may include: sample preparation, physical testing, and chemical testing. Responsible for performing various rubber compound preparation and physical tests and/or chemical analyses utilizing specialized equipment/instrumentation. This position requires knowledge of rubber compound preparation and/or physical and analytical tools and techniques. Technician will maintain and improve safety, quality and productivity levels. Learn and consistently demonstrate proficiency in skill sets within and potentially outside the normal work area. Proactive identification and communication of safety or quality issues to management. Ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision. The Technician in this position will work toward meeting or exceeding the needs of customers through laboratory level rubber processing and testing. The ideal candidate will be energetic, and team focused, while delivering high-quality results in a timely fashion in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities:
• Work professionally with other Teammates in a dynamic workplace atmosphere
• Follow all safety and quality processes/policies/laws
• Potentially stand most of the workday
• Potentially lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Use general hand tools/knives to prepare rubber specimens
• Work with chemicals and in areas that may have nuisance fumes, dust, heat and noise.
• Learn to safely and effectively operate a variety of testing and/or preparation equipment in a high-paced testing laboratory.
• Grasp concepts presented within a reasonable timeframe
• Set up, configure, install, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment/software.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers (Engineers/Scientists)
• Exhibit basic computer skills necessary for operating equipment (Microsoft Office Suite, web-based navigation, etc.)
• Compile data, operating records, control records and reports of test results.
• Assist in other areas where trained, with limited supervision
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and complete work while considering priorities and turnaround goals.
• Some job duties may vary depending upon the specific work assignments with the lab
Minimum Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, email and web-based navigation.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly® Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you're looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we're dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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, and we take 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.


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