Lab Technician (Chemistry/Biology)

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Lab Technician (Chemistry/Biology) to work at a premier agriculture sector client in Indianapolis, IN (Northside). Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

This position offers an entry-level opportunity for recent graduates holding a scientific degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related fields.

Job Overview

• Job Type: Full-Time, permanent
• Company: Kelly Services
• Location: Indianapolis, IN (Northside)
• Benefits: Starting from day 1! PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave, Insurance options offered by Kelly (Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401(k),..)
• Pay Rate: $22/hr – weekly pay
• Shift: 1st shift, 8am-4.30pm MON-FRI

Why you should apply to be a Lab Technician:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay.
• Work in a leading-edge agriculture environment with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Full benefits package available from day one.
• Be part of a safety-first culture that values your well-being and professional development.
• Join a collaborative team recognized for operational excellence.

What’s a typical day as a Lab Technician? You’ll be:

• Preparing and testing formulation samples for physical properties using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, and blenders with minimal supervision.
• Independently evaluating samples for physical properties using laboratory instruments like laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, and pH meters.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring all instruments are in good working order, promptly reporting and discussing any issues.
• Accurately labeling samples in compliance with EH&S requirements and keeping a detailed laboratory notebook documenting all experiments and results.
• Upholding high housekeeping standards in the laboratory and leading by example in promoting safe work habits.
• Documenting results of experiments in detailed reports and communicating project status promptly, raising any issues to the project owner.
• Preparing and submitting necessary documentation for product changes/updates.
• Communicating with stakeholders on documentation status.
• Participating in A1 inventory team as needed.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Must have experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in the agriculture or chemical sector.
• Are proficient with laboratory equipment and instruments such as bead mills, high shear mixers, rheometers, particle size analyzers, density meters, and pH meters.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent documentation skills, and effective communication abilities.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and housekeeping in all laboratory practices.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to dynamic project requirements.
• Are able to follow EH&S standards, policies, and procedures consistently.

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.

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