Kelly Services is actively recruiting for a Laboratory Technician for a Long Term Contract opportunity in Croydon, PA. This will be First shift M-F 7 am – 3 pm.

About you and this role – What you would do in this role.
In this role, you will provide support manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analyses, as needed, which provide critical data. Prepares samples, performs preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and uses data systems to acquire data. Reports results to the client. Requires established basic laboratory skills to perform a range of routine lab activities using existing standard operating procedures and/or analytical/ scientific methods. 
Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role.

• Trains to perform routine analyses under direction of senior team member until proficiency is demonstrated.
  

• Collects samples according to the Sample Plan.
  

• Performs basic preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
  

• Provides evaluation of validity of data for routine analyses and takes appropriate action.
  

• Monitors analytical systems and escalates problems as appropriate.
  

• Documents, communicates and archives analytical results and data.
  

• Follows Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and operating discipline management system (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks.
  

• Suggests improvements to lab work processes and tools.
  

• Escalates non-routine requests to appropriate team member for follow-up.

Qualifications –  Required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  

• An Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
  

• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques (gravimetric, volumetric, and temperature measurements, etc.). 
  

• Must be 18 years old or older.
  

• Must be willing to work weekends, and holidays, if required.
  

• Must be willing to work overtime (extra hours beyond your regular scheduled) if required.
  

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills – An expanded list of qualifications that are “nice to have”, but not essential.

• At least 1 year of experience working with analytical lab equipment (in education or work setting).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• The individual must have the ability to work in a fast pace environment, and react quickly to evolving and dynamic production scheduling situations, with minimum supervision.  As well as work independently with excellent time management and judgment in prioritization skills, as the requirements of the business may cause frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
  

• Complete multiple tasks and see them through completion.
  

• Ability to properly communicate, work constructively and positively, with peers and co-workers, including working collaboratively and effectively in team, department, or other work group situations.
  

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions as this position requires the ability to learn multiple analytical techniques, work with close attention to detail, and multi-task effectively.

If you feel you have the knowledge and expertise, apply today to connect with a Kelly professional who will work to enrich your life.
 

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