Chemical Laboratory Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Union City, CA (Job ID US3599403_BH9954609)

Description

Are you eager to launch your career in environmental science or chemistry? We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for a hands-on laboratory technician role at a state-certified environmental testing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to build valuable skills and experience in a real-world lab—while making a positive environmental impact!
Why Apply?

• Gain Hands-On Experience: Work directly with seasoned professionals in a cutting-edge, state-certified laboratory.
• Advance Your Career: The specialized skills and experience you gain will open doors throughout the environmental and water sciences field.
• Meaningful Work: Help ensure clean, safe water for the community.
• Collaborative Workplace: Join a friendly, team-oriented environment that encourages growth and continuous learning.

What You'll Do:

• Perform critical water and wastewater analyses, including tests for pH, solids, alkalinity, hardness, volatile acids, and more.
• Accurately prepare and calibrate chemical reagents and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in special projects and gather wastewater samples.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety and quality with meticulous record-keeping.
• Contribute to daily lab operations—data entry, cleaning glassware, and supporting laboratory workflow.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Recent graduate or early-career professional passionate about chemistry, biology, or environmental science.
• Eager to learn technical skills in a laboratory environment.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and a proactive attitude.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks independently.
• Brings creativity, initiative, and an openness to feedback and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (with laboratory coursework), OR
  at least one year of experience working in an environmental or similar regulated laboratory.
• Solid understanding of laboratory procedures, safety practices, and foundational math and science.
• Proficient with laboratory equipment, sample analysis, calculations, and data management.
• Physically able to fulfill essential laboratory responsibilities.

Apply Today and Build Your Future! If you're looking for a meaningful learning experience in environmental science and are passionate about contributing to clean water and sustainability, we encourage you to apply now and take your career to the next level!
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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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