Chemical Lab Technician

Are you passionate about science and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment? Do you have experience working in a chemical laboratory and performing various tests and analyses? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Chemical Lab Technician position with Kelly Science & Clinical. We are recruiting candidates for a Chemical Laboratory Technician to work at one of our premiere clients in Eagan, MN.

*SHIFT: *Day shift with some flexibility with start and end times as long as it is between 6am – 7pm.

Pay: $22/hr - $24/hr

Assignment Length: 12 months (potential of being extending and/or being converted to permanent)

SUMMARY:

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.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• 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

• A Knowledge of General Chemistry including analytical, organic and inorganic as would be expected of a recent BS graduate.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• 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.

EDUCATION

• REQUIRED: Associate's degree in applied science or related field required. Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology preferred.

• PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology preferred with 0-2 years’ experience required.

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