Senior Laboratory Technician

Kelly has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Laboratory Technician in the Florence, KY area! This hands-on Analytical Technician position will be responsible for carrying out analytical testing to support various company divisions. The individual should have basic understanding of general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry, and some hands-on experience with analytical techniques, including thermal analysis, rheology analysis, spectroscopy and wet chemistry. The individual should be able to handle common lab chemicals safely. Responsibilities include preparing samples, carrying out routine analytical procedures, analyzing data and preparing reports for internal customers, and some instrument maintenance/troubleshooting. Individual must be able to effectively communicate with internal customers and global lab team members, follow written SOPs, perform minor equipment repairs, and ensure compliance with standardized methods (ISO, ASTM, VDA, etc.).Primary ResponsibilitiesKnowledge of polymeric materials and their propertiesComfortable handling chemicalsHands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques such as KF, IV, FTIR, TGA, and DSCAbility to identify the appropriate analytical technique to troubleshoot when presented with a problemKnowledge of polymer structure-processing-performance relationshipFluency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and statistical softwareExperience with DOE's, method validation (R&R) demonstrationExcellent technical writing and presentation skillsExperience managing projects and balancing competing prioritiesQualificationsBS in Chemistry, Material Science, or related fieldDemonstrated ability to analyze, interpret data and provide complete/thorough presentations/reportsExperience with engineering polymers or plasticsAbility to pro-actively design methods to meet customer needsAbility to identify potential sources of error in an experiment and implement controls to mitigate themEffective communication - both verbal and writtenStrong understanding and commitment to safe lab practice and chemical handlingAbility to organize, keep detailed documentation/records, and achieve timely, accurate resultsAbility to make minor repairs to lab equipmentAbility work independently with minimal supervision and be part of teamAbility to manage projects and competing prioritiesMust strive for continuous improvementMust be energetic, self-motivatedAs 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® Engineering?Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. 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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. 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