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Kelly Services Laboratory Technician in Houston, Texas

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician for one of our clients, a water testing service company, located in southwest Houston.

The primary responsibility of this role is sample processing and preparation, with tasks including filtering, centrifuging, and other related activities. This position will involve working with specialized instrumentation, particularly in the area of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) testing.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform sample processing and preparation according to established protocols and procedures.

  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including centrifuges and filtration systems.

  • Conduct qPCR testing and assist with related tasks as needed.

  • Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and equipment maintenance.

  • Follow safety guidelines and ensure compliance with laboratory regulations and protocols.

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.

  • Prior experience with laboratory techniques and procedures preferred but not required.

  • Familiarity with qPCR instrumentation and testing methods is a plus.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for science and a desire to gain experience in a laboratory setting. We offer a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are motivated, reliable, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply for this position.

This is a contract assignment with the possibility of extension based on business needs and budget. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift. Pay rate is commensurate upon level of applicable experience. If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

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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. 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.

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