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Product Development Research Investigator

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Midland, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Kelly is hiring for a Product Development Research Investigator for a 12-month contract role at Midland, MI 48640 with our prestigious client.

Job Title: Product Development Research Investigator

Primary Location: Midland, MI 48640

12-month contract - Onsite role

Monday–Thursday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay range: $40-60/hr Depending on Experience.

Job Description

Research & Development Group

  • Provides research into specific applications such as improved quality of existing products, more cost-effective manufacturing processes, a new product line or new area of business.
  • Delivers the technology and process capability needed to operate, maintain and improve manufacturing operations.
  • Collaborate with the business and manufacturing teams to define process technology direction and programs to the business.
  • Performs theoretical and experimental scientific and technological investigation directed toward the acquisition of new knowledge.
  • May conduct analytical, experimental, investigative and other fact-finding work to support principal scientific research. Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results, including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses.
  • Identifies, assesses and develops new scientific concepts/technologies in basic or applied research with significant business impact.
  • Documents research leading to patent disclosure or technical and/or scientific advancement.

Experienced technical professional with in-depth knowledge of both formulation and processing, responsible for completing complex experiments requiring interpretation and analysis.

  • Hands-on experience with formulation, filled polymer systems, and processing equipment
  • Understands the products and competencies across a business segment
  • Leads and/or contributes to multiple projects to develop solutions, drive business adoption of technology and meet customer needs
  • May lead specific technical segments in larger R&D programs
  • Suggests/creates innovations, applying tested ideas or methods from other areas
  • Solves complex problems independently; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  • Ability to work well in a team environment

If you feel this role interests you, feel free to apply or refer someone who would be a good fit.

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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Salary : $40 - $60

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