Lab Technician - Kelly Services

**Laboratory Technician** Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a **Laboratory Technician** for a 3-6-month **contract-to-hire** position at a cutting-edge client located in Vancouver, WA. If you're passionate about supporting scientific teams, eager to grow in your career, and ready to take the next step, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts. **Pay: $19-20/hour** **Overview:** The client is a leading innovator in drug discovery This role will join the BioServices team, which provides essential support to scientific teams by maintaining lab spaces, equipment, and media prep. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to innovative scientific endeavors. **Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM **Responsibilities:** + General lab cleaning: benchtops, instrumentation, equipment, freezers, and floors. + Properly package and manage regulated medical and liquid waste, ensuring correct labeling and reporting issues. + Operate industrial dishwashers and autoclaves for labware cleaning. + Perform periodic maintenance on lab equipment and instrumentation. + Decontaminate gowning room shelves and clean shoes monthly. + Prepare custom and standard agar plates, maintain stock, and manage orders as requested. + Maintain and stock discrete strains and libraries as part of the DWS workflow. + Complete reference material requests in Benchling. + Prepare media and stock solutions for scientific teams. + Additional responsibilities as directed by the department head. **Qualifications:** + High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field is preferred. + 1-2 years of relevant industry experience. + Basic laboratory skills including pipetting, aseptic technique, and media prep. + Mechanically inclined with a general knowledge of instrumentation. + Proficient in Microsoft Office, Asana, and Benchling. + Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols. + Ability to manage multiple priorities with direction and deliver high-quality results. + Physically capable of walking, standing for extended periods, and performing repetitive tasks. **What happens next:** Once you apply, if your skills and experience align with the role, you'll move forward in the process. Even if this position doesn't work out, you'll remain in our network for future opportunities, thanks to our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters. p#1 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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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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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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's 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.