Lab Technician

Job Title: Analytical/Environmental Technician (Hybrid) Overview: The Analytical/Environmental Technician supports manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analyses, collecting and preparing samples, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining laboratory and field equipment. This hybrid role provides critical analytical and environmental data for operational decision-making and may offer guidance to less experienced team members. Responsibilities include both indoor laboratory and outdoor environmental work. Key Responsibilities: Sample Collection: Collect samples in accordance with established Sample Plans. Routine Analyses: Perform laboratory analyses and prepare calibration standards. Instrument Maintenance: Conduct basic calibration, preventative maintenance, system troubleshooting, and proactively monitor instrument performance. Data Management: Acquire and archive data using LIMS/SAP; report and present results to internal clients. Quality & Compliance: Adhere to EHandS, ISO/GMP, and ODMS procedures; actively recommend process improvements. Environmental Duties: Operate and monitor waste treatment ponds, conduct pond rounds/outfall sampling, and ensure environmental compliance. Communication: Escalate non-routine issues and communicate findings clearly with the team. Outside/Physical Responsibilities: Lift chemical bags (up to 50 lbs) to pour into ponds. Climb a ~15 ft. ladder at least 5 times per shift during outside assignments. Perform routine pond rounds (minimum 5 per day), regardless of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc. — except in hazardous situations). Support minor maintenance and operational tasks: operate/turn valves, clean filters and flowmeters, clean probes, unplug lines, prepare equipment for freeze protection, and troubleshoot basic equipment (such as pumps). Requirements: Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or relevant coursework in chemistry/science is a plus. Experience: Previous laboratory or manufacturing experience strongly preferred (industrial/manufacturing labs favored). Entry-level candidates considered if they show strong potential and stable work history. Understanding of laboratory safety, data integrity, measurements, and instrumentation. Technical Skills: LIMS and/or Sample Manager experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with SAP data entry is beneficial. Microsoft Office basics required; all laboratory instrumentation is trainable. Personal Qualities: Demonstrated strong communication skills. Ability to work independently and cover solo shifts. Must reside within reasonable commuting distance (on-site work; rural location). Work Schedule: Day shift only; 12-hour rotating schedule (5:00 AM - 5:00 PM). Part of a 4-person team; biweekly pay periods with alternating 36-hour and 48-hour weeks. Weekend and solo shift coverage required. Initial training will be on 8-hour weekday shifts before moving to the full schedule. Preferred Experience: Familiarity with ISO/GMP standards. Background in manufacturing, chemical plants, or industrial laboratories (not medical labs). 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. 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Created: 2026-03-13