Laboratory Technician

Kelly is hiring for a Laboratory Technician position with one of our clients in Union City, TN.

• Full time- W2

• 1 st shift -8am

• 6 months contract (May be extended or converted)

• $19/hr

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• Insect colony maintenance (feeding, cleaning cages, diet prep, etc.), greenhouse activities, assisting with laboratory experiments, supporting field research (data collection, weed removal, infesting trials, etc.)

• Following and maintaining the ISO Quality Management Standards, wearing proper PPE and taking proper safety precautions while working in the lab and potentially field.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• One year of related experience and/or training preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced global and multi-cultural environment

• Attention to detail, good communicator and works well in small team environment

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Laboratory/office/Chamber environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. Work may involve long periods of standing or sitting and handling different insect life stages.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• This individual must have the ability to pass a physical and pulmonary fit test for respirator use and have the ability to lift 45 pounds.

• Must have the ability to work for long periods of time in insect rearing rooms under warm and humid conditions (80 °F and 60% RH). Steady hands and not have an aversion to the odors put off by insects or be allergic to them.

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office , not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. That’s why we’re proud to offer a complete array of voluntary benefits to members of the Kelly talent community.

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