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Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a QC Lab Technician in Memphis, TN.

Temp to Hire

Shift: 12-hour shifts: 7 am to 7 pm for the first two days, 7 pm to 7 am for the next two days, followed by four days off

Compensation: $20/hr DOE

Recent college graduates encouraged to apply! Training provided!

Role Description:

• Provide analytical analysis to the plant and R&D organization, including inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process samples, final product samples, and shipments.

• Perform daily standards and calibrations on the instrumentation.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conduct inspection and testing activities in accordance with ISO specifications, utilizing standard practices and procedures, including pH, GC, GC-MS, HPLC, etc.

• Verify and calibrate all test equipment as per manufacturing recommendations, ASTMs, and test methods.

• Undertake activities for continuous improvement of laboratory operations, including minor maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of instruments, test methods, and laboratory practices.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities leading to enhanced accuracy, repeatability, gage R&R, productivity, reliability, and efficiency of instruments, test methods, and laboratory practices, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.

• Record data accurately and prepare routine reports related to inspection and test results.

• Enter all product data and control standard data into QC Database and SAP.

• Identify trends using basic SPC and control charting techniques resulting from testing.

• Adhere to SH&E guidelines and policies, ensuring personal safety within the workplace.

• Provide pertinent data to the plant operations leadership group to facilitate troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist, support, and take direct responsibility for certain plant compliance management requirements.

• Act as the primary resource for methods development support for R&D's new product development program, while coordinating analytical support for the R&D synthesis chemists and the plant's needs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology preferred; bachelor's degree in science required.

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of lab experience in a chemical plant environment preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of analytical chemistry, including methods development.

• Operational and maintenance knowledge of analytical testing equipment such as HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and IR Spectrophotometry.

• Familiarity with QC/QA practices.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in analytical testing experience, SPC, SQC, and basic statistical methods.

• Understanding of plant environmental, safety, and process safety requirements, with the ability to perform audits and maintain records.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong command of the English language, including grammar and composition.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone during shifts up to 12 hours in length.

Interested? Apply now!

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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. 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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s 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.