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Lab Scientist

(Lab Tech / Materials Engineer)

May 2024 – Dec 2024 (potential to extend)

Jacksonville, Florida (onsite)

Pay Starts: $28/hr W2 (DOE)

Job Description :

The lab scientist will assist the area engineer in executing various assigned tasks related to material and process innovation projects in the industry of medical products.

• Design and execute experiments to better understand material properties and its processing.

• Install and qualify material characterization and manufacturing processing equipment in client’s Customer Experience Laboratory (CxE).

• Develop test methods and document test procedures using instruments in the laboratory.

• Analyze and interpret test results.

• Prepare presentation materials, reports, and other documentation.

• Manage laboratory work area and equipment to meet EHS procedures and inspections requirements to maintain a safe and compliant workspace.

• Assist engineer in procuring lab supplies and equipment.

• Plan and execute activities related to lab equipment repair and maintenance.

• Assist engineer in design/fabrication of prototypes related to process innovation projects in medical devices.

Job Requirements :

• A Material Science/Mechanical Engineer with lab related work experience OR a non-degree lab scientist with relevant lab work experience.

• Experienced with medical device products, able to develop test methods, documentation skills and analyze test results. Must have working knowledge of equipment and experience working in a lab.

• Knowledge of material testing and analysis.

• Working knowledge of the following equipment is a plus (Rheometer, Differential Scanning calorimeter (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Tensile Tester, Vapor Sorption Analyzer (DVS)).

• Analytical and detail oriented.

• Good communication and documentation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to take verbal instructions and formalize test strategy.

• Ability to work with limited supervision.

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 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.