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Lab Technician II

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026
Laboratory Technician II

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician II for a contract-to- hire position at a cutting-edge client in Portland, OR If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay: $28–$32/hour

Schedule: 4x10 rotating schedule (4 days on / 3 days off) including weekends, 6am–4:30pm or 9:30am–10am.

Starting schedule will be Monday–Friday, with shift varying based on training 6am–2:30pm, 6:30am–3pm, 7am–3:30pm, or 7:30am–4:30pm.

Overview

Our Client is an industry-leading manufacturer of high-purity chemicals for the semiconductor industry, committed to Safety, Quality, and Productivity in everything they do.

In this role, you will conduct and lead chemical laboratory processes, tests, and analyses to ensure product quality and safety, working hands-on with instrumentation such as Ion Chromatography (IC), ICP-MS, Roto-Vap, GC-MS, and UV-Vis. You'll prepare chemical solutions, test and analyze chemical purity, apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, and help train and mentor Laboratory Assistants.

Responsibilities

  • Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control
  • Prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures
  • Test and analyze chemicals to determine purity, and document results of tests and analyses
  • Prepare and graph statistical data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methods
  • Monitor equipment via SPC/Long-Term Stability and take corrective action for out-of-control situations per response plans
  • Maintain laboratory inventory and participate in planning lab activities
  • Participate in training/development of Laboratory Assistants and in developing new analysis methods for new or existing tools
  • Participate in Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gauge R&R) studies
  • Utilize the ERP system to move product to the next operation or flag out-of-control product
  • Generate ideas for quality and process improvements; participate in documenting, reviewing, and updating SOPs
  • Participate in the Company's trouble management programs and communicate quality issues across departments

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field; college-level statistics coursework a plus
  • 3–5 years of directly relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel, Access, and Word); experience with statistical analysis software (JMP) preferred
  • Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation such as IC, ICP-MS, Roto-Vap, GC-MS, and UV-Vis strongly preferred
  • Semiconductor lab experience a plus, not required
  • Strong math skills through calculus and basic statistics, with thorough understanding of Normality and Molarity
  • Ability to read/interpret technical documents and communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities quickly in a fast-paced lab environment

What happens next: Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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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. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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.

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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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