Chemical Lab Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in St. Louis, MO (Job ID US3550506_BH9780431)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Lab Tech for contract-to-hire position with one of our partners in the St. Louis, MO area. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Position Overview:
This role provides high-quality service and support to internal production areas, specifically in the Pack/Ship (physical testing) and Chemical (rolling lubricant testing) labs. Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, ensuring testing accuracy, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical and chemical testing in accordance with procedures and quality standards
• Operate lab instruments safely and accurately
• Maintain compliance with Laboratory Quality Systems
• Troubleshoot testing issues and perform minor equipment maintenance
• Report accurate data to relevant departments
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales for timely results
• Plan and prioritize daily tasks, seeking support when needed
• Promote teamwork and adhere to safety protocols

Requirements:

• Preferred: 2–4-year degree in Chemistry or Metallurgy
• Required: A.S. in Science, Business, or Technical field, or equivalent lab/industry experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues
• Effective communicator with logical problem-solving abilities

Additional Info:

• Pay Rate: $25/hour
• Temporary with potential for permanent hire
• Rotating schedule: Mon–Fri, 7am–3pm (4 weeks), then 3pm–11pm (4 weeks)
• Some Saturday overtime required

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 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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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