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Kelly Services Entry Level Lab Chemist in East Chicago, Indiana
Kelly Scientific is actively recruiting for an entry Lab Chemist for a contract to hire opportunity in East Chicago, IN to provide to work with an international leader in waste reclamation and recycling solutions supporting various markets including industrial, manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas and more.
Hiring for 2 shifts:
1 st shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
3 rd shift, Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Pay rate 1 st shift: $18.02/hr.
Pate rate 3 rd shift: $18.52/hr.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Entry level wet chemistry laboratory duties including pH, moisture, oxidation, titration
Daily processing of samples to include fuel compatibility, bomb calorimetry, GC analysis, metals analysis
Daily equipment calibration
Calorimeter, pH meter, GC-MS, GC-FID
Additional laboratory support in the areas of standards preparation, record keeping and other general laboratory duties
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be willing to work in an industrial setting with limited outside exposure and be willing to handle hazardous and non-hazardous wastes with appropriate PPE
Minimum of high school diploma with strong scientific background
College courses or degree preferred in a science related fieldStrong candidates will possess a great work ethic with the ability to work alone as well as in a group
REASONS TO JOIN
Competitive pay and benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
Generous vacation and sick plans
Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
401k Retirement
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental, voluntary life insurance & AD&D
Agency paid, short- & long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities
Great work environment and culture
Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, age, religion, sex, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
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 ®
At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
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.
