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Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a temporary to hire opportunity with one of our clients, a chemical manufacturing company in Portland, OR. 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.
Salary: $ 22-28/hour
Workplace: Onsite Portland, OR
Overview Leads and supports to design chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analysis to ensure quality and safety, always keeping in mind Kanto's Operating Priorities of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
Responsibilities Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Test and analyze chemicals to determine purity.
Document results of tests and analyses.
Prepare and graph statistical information on data using ideas and tools associated with Statistical Process Control. Use them for process improvement and enhancement of detectability in the lab.
Maintain inventory of laboratory.
Participate in planning for lab activities.
Lead training and development of Laboratory Assistants.
Participate in developing new analysis methods on new or existing tools.
Lead gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.
Lead MSA Studies
Monitor and review equipment using statistical process control / Long Term Stability and take appropriate action for out-of-control situations according to response plans.
Utilize ERP system to move product to next operation and notify plant of out-of-control product.
Generate and execute ideas for quality and process improvements.
Lead documentation of standard operating procedures
Communicate with other company departments regarding quality issues and information being generated in the laboratory.
Participate in the laboratory's close collaboration with production/production technical/quality assurance teams for department improvement activities.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field from a four-year college or university. College level courses in statistics are desirable.
5-8 years of directly relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer/PC competency is essential. Must be proficient working in MS Office (especially Excel, Access, and Word). Experience utilizing statistical analysis programs preferred (JMP).
What happens next: Once you apply, you'll proceed to the 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 our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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