Kelly Services® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a temp-to-hire opportunity to work as a Laboratory Technician located in Durham, NC .
Shift: Monday-Friday, 1st shift
Pay: $21/hr
Job Responsibilities: Laboratory Testing: A. pH, B. Loss on Drying C. Karl Fischer titration D. Viscosity E. Particle size F. Acid value G. Volatiles H. Brix I. specific gravity J. hot water insoluble K. Refractive index L. Gas Chromatograph M. HPLC ATP sanitary testing
Review, test and approve raw material lots prior to purchase with Manager Calibrate equipment prior to daily use
Administrative tasks-track and log aroma chemicals, clean out retained samples on a regular basis once expiration date occurs
Keep lab clean; put away items on counters, wipe down and wash labware
Data entry: enter all incoming COA s, lab testing results and NCSU/EC evaluations into company database
Inspect, take pictures and complete paperwork on incoming material Inspect, take pictures and complete paperwork on outgoing material
Research laboratory supplies, methods and product information
Review Production pipeline tracking factory production items weekly with Logistics Manager
Confirm pre-shipment samples from suppliers
Send out pre-shipment samples to outside testing labs and to NCSU
Follow up for timely pre-shipment results
Test pre-shipment samples in-house, when possible
Create and distribute COA per customer requirements
Help prepare sample blends for leads and customers
Help prepare samples for tradeshows
Test products and create new product specifications, taking into account natural variations
Assist in testing and matching target sales samples
APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION! #P2 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.
