Sr R&D/TS&D Technician

About the role

Kelly is hiring a Sr. R&D/TS&D Technician for a 12 - month Contract role with one of our prestigious clients based out in Collegeville, PA 19426.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies.
• Provides technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and or product or process research.
• Works as part of a team in a laboratory supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening and commercializing new products and process.
• Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data.
• Prepares for and independently performs standard and some non-routine procedures using relevant equipment and instruments, for which activities may include sample or materials preparations, equipment setup and or configurations, and proper handling and disposal of waste materials that may be generated from experimental activities.
• Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments.
• Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering purchasing procedures.
• Promptly and effectively communicates issues to Technology Leader or lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution.
• Participates in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education with a minimum of 20 hrs. in science related courses + relative work experience required (Local requirements may vary).
• A minimum of an Associates degree in a science related discipline Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and 1 year of relevant work experience or high school diploma GED and 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum Qualifications Associate’s (or military equivalent) + 1–3 years relevant experience OR High school diploma/GED + 5 years relevant experience.
• Chemistry related background.

Skills

• Hands-on lab experience (experiments, data collection/reporting).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable with strong communication.
• Alignment with values like respect and inclusion.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical/Software Skills: Familiarity with spreadsheets, word processing, data analysis tools, and communication tools.

Benefits

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.