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Polyurethanes R&D Technician

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Kelly Services

Freeport, TX (In Person)

$40,560 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/31/2026

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10205945 Posted today Back Freeport, TX, US Scientific High School or equivalent Full Time, Temporary $18.00
  • $21.00/hour Experienced (Non-Manager) On-site Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals First Shift (Day) Freeport, TX, US $18.00
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00/hour Experienced (Non-Manager) Full Time, Temporary Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals On-site Scientific High School or equivalent First Shift (Day) Apply Now Applied Job details Kelly currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Polyurethanes
R D/TS&D
Technician in the Freeport, Texas area! This role will support the Polyurethanes Energy Efficiency and Furniture & Bedding (EEFB) Application Development and Technical Service (AD&TS). The
EEFB AD&TS
team leads the development, testing and commercialization of new products for the Polyurethanes business in North America for a variety of insulation and consumer comfort applications. The candidate will work with a group of technologists in the Polyurethanes laboratories to align with project leaders to deliver product formulations, characterization and eventual commercialization in rigid and flexible foam technologies. Key responsibilities Train/operate foam equipment (box foamer; support large slab foam machine); prepare and dispense formulation blends for runs Provide analytical/testing support (backup testing lab technician for rigids/flex foam; generate cup foams and record gel/tack-free times; create/test skin-cure molds) Operate and maintain equipment (high-pressure injection equipment, band saw, forklift); perform mechanical troubleshooting Packaging lab waste generated in the lab Support technology demonstrations for customer visits Additional lab duties as determined by sponsor Recording experimental observations Disciplined documentation skills Cross-functional team participation Cross-train across lab areas to improve throughput; participate in safety and quality programs (Diamond Learning, quarterly safety meetings, monthly safety committee) Order, organize, and stage materials; ship/handle internal and external customer samples Additional attributes Demonstrated and effective mechanical troubleshooting abilities preferred Clear communicator; effective in a team environment Works independently with limited supervision after training Proficient with Microsoft Office Basic chemistry knowledge; fast learner; mechanical aptitude; strong safety/housekeeping awareness Qualifications 1+ year applicable experience (heavy lab or production) Authorized to work in the U.S. permanently (no visa sponsorship/support available) Requires routine use of PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, and other PPE as required). Physical demands may include wearing hearing/eye/respiratory protection and steel-toed shoes; frequent bending/reaching/lifting; working in tight spaces and at heights; standing/walking for extended periods; lifting up to 50 lbs. 10205945 Share this job Copied url To save a job sign in or get started To apply for this job email your details to I want more jobs like this in my inbox.
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00/hour 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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