Kelly is hiring a Laboratory Technician for one of our premiere clients in Joliet, IL.

Shift (Start/End Time):  12-hour shifts on a two-week rotating schedule, either 6am – 6pm
Pay: $23.56/hr – $25.84/hr
Assignment details: 6 months with possibility of converting to permanent

The main function of a chemical technician is to conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials. A typical chemical technician is either a research technician that works in an experimental lab or a process control technician who works in a manufacturing setting. The research technician works on research and development and collects samples or produces compounds. The process control technician focuses on quality assurance and production processes.
Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
  

• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy.
  

• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials.
  

• Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
  

• Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers.
  

• Prepare chemical solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas or create experimental formulas.
  

• Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
  

• Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
  

• Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.

Required Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.
  

• Team player and detail oriented
  

• Basic knowledge of the chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo
  

• Basic knowledge of the aspects of chemicals manufacturing and how the process affects the environment, and safety of workers and consumers.

Preferred Skills:

• B. S. in Analytics         
  

• B. S. Degree in Process Analytics
  

• B. S. Degree in Chemistry

Soft Skills Required:
Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration

Education/Experience Requirement:
A minimum of an Associate degree in a related field (e.g. chemistry, biology, etc.)

Education Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology preferred.

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