R&D Laboratory Technician

Kelly is currently seeking an experienced R&D Laboratory Technician in the Florence, KY area! This position is responsible for supporting the growth of Engineered Solutions and other businesses through application development, technical service, and testing on existing and new products. A significant component of this role is the preparation and evaluation of acrylic materials. This position will be working on multiple projects at a time and interacting with all scientists/engineers in the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Sample preparation: Select relevant samples and prepare samples for thermomechanical testing. Samples are prepared via table saw, bandsaw, router, drum and hand sanders, etc. Follow established procedures to perform mechanical tests including tensile and flexural strength, Charpy and Izod impact, weathering, heat distortion, hardness, swell ratio, etc. Perform measurements including yellowness index, light transmission, haze, color, gloss, and thermoforming properties.? Accurately document all observations and experimental results. Organize and analyze data to explain conclusions to an internal audience. Write simple summaries of results.

Tools Utilized:

Table saw, Band saw, Router/milling machine, Orbital sander, Drum sander safety requirements: Safety glasses Safety shoes Cut resistant gloves Chemical resistant gloves 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. 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.