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Research & Development Associate

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Midland, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Kelly has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced R&D Associate in the Midland, MI area!

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate benchtop test equipment for characterizing a variety of material properties and conducting reliability testing.
  • Learn quickly to become proficient in a wide range of tests and processes.
  • Accountable for own contributions in a timely manner
  • Solve simple problems using scientific reasoning.
  • Use hand-held tools for sample preparation and/or projects involving hardware modification or fabrication.
  • Collect and compile data from tests.
  • Collaborate with multifunctional team members.
  • Maintain the lab including labeling samples and proper waste disposal.
  • Will be responsible for maintaining, verifying, and calibrating some lab equipment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree (preferred) in engineering or science disciplines.
  • Skilled in data acquisition and data management.
  • Proficient in trouble-shooting characterization and application equipment.
  • Ability to recognize testing improvements (whether technique-, hardware-, or software-related)
  • Background in silicones and related test methodologies is beneficial.
  • Must have strong time management and organization skills.
  • Motivated to learn and apply new skills.
  • Fluency in English language

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.

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.

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