Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
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. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Akron, Ohio
Pay Rate: $29.63/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (Onsite, No Remote)
Type: Contract (Not Temp-to-Perm, No Conversion to Full-Time)
Overtime: Eligible after 40 hours
Travel: Not Required
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting laboratory-level rubber processing and testing, including mixing, sample preparation, and both physical and chemical analysis. The ideal candidate is team-focused, safety conscious, and able to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety and quality policies, procedures, and regulations
- Accurately handle and weigh raw materials using analytical techniques
- Stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed
- Operate Banbury mixers, mills, and industrial cure presses to produce rubber compounds
- Use hand tools and knives to prepare rubber specimens for testing
- Utilize various laboratory rubber processing and physical/chemical testing equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment, software, and process issues
- Work with chemicals in environments with some fumes, dust, heat, and noise
- Communicate effectively with engineers and scientists
- Prioritize work and meet turnaround goals independently
- Learn and use necessary computer software and programs
- Assist in other lab areas as needed, based on training
- Adapt to specific work assignments within the lab
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1–2 years of related laboratory or mechanical experience
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, email, web navigation)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of experience in mechanical or rubber/polymer testing
- 4 years of relevant experience, or a 2-year degree plus 2 years of relevant experience
How to Apply:
If you are motivated to deliver results in a collaborative R&D setting, we invite you to apply today.
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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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Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Akron, OH |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
| Website | https://www.mykelly.com/ |
About Company
Finding great work for top talent.
Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.
Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.
Skills
- Analytical Chemistryunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Skillsunmatched
- Computer Softwareunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Federal Governmentunmatched
- Hand Toolsunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Laboratoryunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Materials Analysisunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Physical Chemistryunmatched
- Polymersunmatched
- Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
- Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Test Equipmentunmatched
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