What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Specialist position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Kelly Services has provided outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace for over 60 years. Today, Kelly Science is searching for an experienced Coating Research Technologist to join our team at a Fortune 500 Chemical Company in Baytown, TX for a long-term assignment
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coatings application, Spray booth
- SEM, Optical microscope, QFOG, Atlas Cell testing, Cathodic Disbondment Test,
- Handling nano material
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to formulate wet chemistry experiments and build small scale apparatus to support project under the guidance of business groups
- Ability to develop new test methods
- Willing to work overtime as needed to support business needs
- Capable of safe, reliable, and independent laboratory work
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Accurately and reproducibly create blends of different products (weight %, etc)
- Be able to work safely handling different hazardous materials
- Multitasking multiple high priority projects
- Job requires a lot of physical activity lifting containers and transporting
- Operates and maintains analytical and physical properties testing equipment
- Prepares and tests samples by following detailed methods to provide high quality data
- Calculates and analyzes data. Loads data to the work order management system for review by Ph. D. Scientists and Engineers
- Performs internal calibrations and monitoring SQC charts for quality compliance
- Manages sample inventory, handling, shipping, storage, and disposal
- Works, manages and safely disposes of lab chemicals as needed
- Work alone without Supervision
- Good to have Chemical/Engineering degree and past work experience
REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline and relevant work experience
• Capable of safe, reliable, and independent laboratory work given framing of problem and regular direction
• Experience with coatings or spray booth is a huge plus
• Experience in SEM, Optical microscope, Atlas Cell testing, Cathodic Disbondment a plus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Capable of lifting 10 pounds
• Ability to learn new techniques as needed
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions
• Concern for accuracy and precision
• Ability to work in a team environment
