Description
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Tacoma, WA, 98421
Pay Range: $26–$40 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time, Temp/hire
Shift: Rotating shifts (day/swing); graveyard shift possible once fully qualified
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician.
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Job Description:
Our client, a leading energy company, is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support key testing operations at their Tacoma, WA refinery. This temp-hire position is ideal for individuals with laboratory experience who are eager to apply their skills in a high-impact, fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct analysis of process samples and finished petroleum product tanks.
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Operate specialized lab instruments including:
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Automated distillation units
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Viscometers
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Flash point testers
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Cloud/pour point testers
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Densometers
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Vapor pressure and ammonia analyzers
Complete qualifications across lab subdivisions such as Gas Streams, Gas Bench, and Jet.
Maintain a strong safety presence in accordance with refinery protocols.
Participate in lab safety training and meetings.
Work rotating 8- or 10-hour shifts (including weekends and holidays); graveyard shift required upon full qualification.
Support environmental responsibility and renewable fuels initiatives.
Qualifications:
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At least 2 years of vocational, technical, or college-level science training preferred.
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Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
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Strong time management, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
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Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
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Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in the Kelly Science & Clinical network. That means our team of expert science & clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
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