At Shire, we are proud and grateful to employ military veterans and thank them for their contributions to our company and our country. See where your military experience can play a role at Shire by using our military skills translator job search tool below:
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
ROTATING SCHEDULE
Kelly Services has provided outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace for over 60 years. Today, Kelly Services is searching for an entry level long-term contract Laboratory Technician to join the team at a Fortune 500 Chemical Company in Baytown, TX, to perform products technology testing.
Responsibilities
Perform standardized routine analyses by diligently following written procedures
Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and associated computer systems Produce SQC charts and identify abnormal results when they occur
Work under the technical direction of a Laboratory Leader Develop / document / revise laboratory procedures
Interface with clients Operations when necessary
Maintain data collection records and transfer data to computer systems
Ensure raw material and finished product quality through quality control testing and compliance to site quality assurance procedures
Maintain and calibrate equipment systems to support the testing process Review test methods for compliance to industry standards
Maintain LIMS and data management systems Provide timely and accurate data to optimize site manufacturing efficiencies
Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory standards for health, safety and environmental requirements through the adherence to all safety and OIMS programs.
Requirements
Associates Degree in science related discipline or at least two years or related experience degree
Must have one year work experience which requires high level of multi-tasking skills Must be able to understand and follow written procedures
Must have a basic understanding of polymer tests, including melt index, density, and film appearance
Must have a basic understanding of computer systems and networks
Must have basic mechanical skills
Must be able to work shift work
Must be dependable and available for call-out and overtime work
Must have good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to accurately record/ transcribe data
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
Must be able to stand on feet for extended periods of time 8 hours
Must be able to lift/move cylinder s weighing approximately 5 to 15 lbs.
Must be able to repair and maintain lab equipment
Must have extensive knowledge of lab equipment and computer systems
Must have knowledge of plant/site operations to optimize and prioritize special requirements
Ability to obtain and interpret data of the analysis
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.