Laboratory Technician

Kelly is hiring for a Laboratory Technician position with one of our clients in Madison, WI.

• Full time- W2

• 1st Shift 7:30 am - 4:30pm +/- 1hr Monday – Friday

• 6 months contract (May be extended or converted)

• $22.42/hr

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As a member of the team, this position will assist a team performing high-throughput screening using a variety of biochemical and molecular assay technologies to characterize new chemical entities for our drug discovery clients. This position will work as part of a team, performing basic laboratory support functions and following detailed laboratory protocols. Candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Experience with HTS, fluorescence-based assays, liquid handling automation, Excel, and Power Point are desirable but not required

• Work as part of a team to run daily screening projects with good consistency and strong attention to detail.

• Perform daily tasks such as laboratory setup, preparing buffers, cleaning lab ware, and re-stocking of laboratory supplies.

• Work with micropipettes and electronic multi-channel micropipettes to transfer reagents as described in detailed work instructions.

• Work with common laboratory liquid handlers and automated instruments like plate readers.

• Use Microsoft Excel and Power Point to build customer facing reports with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Perform non-laboratory tasks such as paperwork, filing, inventory management, and moving of equipment.

• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, responding to changing priorities when necessary.

• Maintain good communication with the team and Supervisor to ensure alignment on priorities.

• Function as part of a High Performance Work Team where issues and concerns are openly discussed, accountability is assigned, and issues are resolved by team members.

• Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures. Participate in all required trainings, completing assigned trainings on time.

• May require sitting at the bench or standing for long periods of time in the laboratory (4-6 hours) to conduct and complete projects.

• May be required to lift, bend, and push objects up to 40 lbs.

• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Educational background in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry is preferred

• Proven history of reliability in a professional environment is required.

• Strong verbal communication skills are necessary.

• Proven history of success as part of a team is required.

• The individual should have a keen sense of urgency to get the job done, good lab hands, and be flexible to rapid changes in priorities.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point preferred.

• Experience in a life sciences laboratory preferred.

• Perform duties in collaboration and in alignment with colleagues and Supervisor in order to effectively execute screening projects and support the team. Understand the importance of the position toward Company's objectives. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Mistakes in work could cause substantial data errors impacting customers

• Works in a laboratory environment involving pipetting and automation, a warehouse environment, and a desk environment involving computer based training and communication

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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