Associate Chemist

Exciting Opportunity: Lab Technician - Dive into the Future of Water Treatment!Role Overview: As a Lab Technician, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our anaerobic and aerobic wastewater treatability studies, as well as conducting in-house pilot studies.This role is a full-time, fully benefited position. You will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K, and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You’ll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal timeKey Responsibilities• Analyze with Precision: Characterize wastewater, solids, and sludge samples using advanced wet chemistry methods, including COD, Suspended Solids, Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Ammonia, Phosphate, and Sulfate. Utilize Gas Chromatography for Volatile Fatty Acid analysis.• Innovate in the Lab: Set up and operate various treatability studies, ensuring meticulous execution and insightful analysis.• Report & Communicate: Assist in crafting detailed study reports and communicate findings effectively to enhance team collaboration.• Follow SOPs: Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures with precision, ensuring the accuracy of all analytical results.• Drive Improvement: Make informed decisions to boost productivity and contribute to ongoing improvements in water treatment processes.• Safety First: Rigorously follow safety and environmental policies to maintain a secure and compliant laboratory environment.• Adapt & Excel: Showcase flexibility and technical proficiency across multiple areas of water analysis.Core Requirements:• Educational Background: An associate’s degree in chemistry or chemical technology is desired; a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Sciences is preferred.• Experience: 2 - 5 years of experience in water/wastewater analysis or wet chemistry• Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work independently while maintaining frequent communication with team members on lab operations.• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience with analytical instrumentation troubleshooting.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 KellyWork 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 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. 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.