Laboratory Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Westminster, CO (Job ID US3534183_BH9723581)

Description

Lab Technician – Westminster, CO

Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: M-F 8a-5p
Pay Rate: $20/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Safety and Environmental Stewardship: Perform all tasks prioritizing safety, environmental stewardship, and best operating practices.
• Copper Leaching and Material Preparation: Experience with copper leaching, column testing, and material preparation (including crushing, screening, splitting) is preferred but not essential.
• Lab Operations: Operate lab equipment, instruments, and systems following standard operating procedures and supervisor directives.
• Data Management: Make detailed observations, record data meticulously, and contribute to technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Lab Maintenance: Conduct column leaching tests and other metallurgical lab processes. Wash and sterilize glassware, equipment, and tools to maintain a clean and organized lab.
• General Lab Support: Organize supplies, clean workstations, dispose of waste safely, perform routine maintenance, and assist in equipment and instrument repairs.
• Team Support: Aid lab technicians and scientists with routine tasks, including material preparation and equipment setup.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a secure working environment.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and willingness to perform repetitive tasks positively.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills and ability to perform basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Communication: Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions and troubleshoot problems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform tasks requiring standing, sitting, manual dexterity, and climbing stairs. Must wear personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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About Kelly

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