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Summary
General Information
Name
Junior R&D/TS&D Technician
Employment Type
Temporary
Position level
Full-time
Virtual/Remote?
No
LaborCategory
Scientific
Date
26-May-2026
City
Midland
State
Michigan
Country
United States
Ref #
9247858812
Description & Requirements
Description
Kelly is hiring a Junior R&D/TS&D Technician for a 12 - month Contract role with one of our prestigious clients based out in Midland MI 48640.
Job Title: Junior R&D/TS&D Technician
Location: Midland MI 48640 - Onsite role Mon to Fri.
Employment Type: 12-month long term contract
Pay rate: $18 - $21.74/hr. on W2
Summary- Provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies.
- Uses existing procedures to provide technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and or product or process research.
- In this role, you will be using standard operating procedures to complete well-defined activities to develop the technical skills required to perform routine tasks.
- You will need to understand how these assigned tasks relate to other jobs and be able to exchange information in routine situations within your workgroup.
- It is your responsibility to use existing procedures to resolve straightforward problems with limited opportunities to independently modify procedures or work processes.
- You are accountable for managing your assigned tasks and the accuracy of your own work.
- You will receive close to moderate level of supervision and guidance in this role.
Responsibilities /Duties:
• Works as part of a team in a laboratory supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening and commercializing new products and processes.
• Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data.
• Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments, understanding how assigned duties integrate with others in the team.
• Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments or machinery, and troubleshoots faulty equipment effects repairs or initiates repair processes as appropriate
• Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering purchasing procedures, impacting the accuracy of own work.
• Promptly and effectively communicates issues to Technology Leader or lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution.
• Actively participate in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics.
Qualifications
• A High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 3 years of laboratory experience required (Local requirements may vary).
• Associate's degree with emphasis in Chemistry, Biology, or similar technology related area + relevant work experience preferred.
Note:
The role will focus on maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps. This includes preventative maintenance activities and repair of vacuum pumps, booster pumps, and other mechanical systems in an R&D lab environment. Mechanical skills such as small engine repair or experience with vacuum pumps would be highly applicable. Attention to safety and following procedures is also required.
Options include:
5 days × 8 hours OR 4-day schedule equivalent
Some tasks must occur on consistent weekly schedules (e.g., equipment servicing)
PPE Requirements
Required:
Lab coat
Safety glasses or goggles (task dependent)
All PPE is provided onsite by Dow
Skills
Experience with mechanical systems such as small engine repair, pump repair, etc.
Ability to maintain logs and records of repair and preventative maintenance activities
Organizational skills to maintain an inventory of rebuilt vacuum pumps to be deployed as needed
Strong safety mindset and willingness to ask questions if unsure about safety considerations
If you believe you are a good fit for this opportunity, please submit your application through the job posting link.
We also encourage you to share references if you have them.
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.
Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.
You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.
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.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice. -
Job Description
General Information
Name
Junior R&D/TS&D Technician
Employment Type
Temporary
Position level
Full-time
Virtual/Remote?
No
LaborCategory
Scientific
Date
26-May-2026
City
Midland
State
Michigan
Country
United States
Ref #
9247858812
Description & Requirements
Description
Kelly is hiring a Junior R&D/TS&D Technician for a 12 - month Contract role with one of our prestigious clients based out in Midland MI 48640.
Job Title: Junior R&D/TS&D Technician
Location: Midland MI 48640 - Onsite role Mon to Fri.
Employment Type: 12-month long term contract
Pay rate: $18 - $21.74/hr. on W2
Summary- Provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies.
- Uses existing procedures to provide technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and or product or process research.
- In this role, you will be using standard operating procedures to complete well-defined activities to develop the technical skills required to perform routine tasks.
- You will need to understand how these assigned tasks relate to other jobs and be able to exchange information in routine situations within your workgroup.
- It is your responsibility to use existing procedures to resolve straightforward problems with limited opportunities to independently modify procedures or work processes.
- You are accountable for managing your assigned tasks and the accuracy of your own work.
- You will receive close to moderate level of supervision and guidance in this role.
Responsibilities /Duties:
• Works as part of a team in a laboratory supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening and commercializing new products and processes.
• Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data.
• Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments, understanding how assigned duties integrate with others in the team.
• Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments or machinery, and troubleshoots faulty equipment effects repairs or initiates repair processes as appropriate
• Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering purchasing procedures, impacting the accuracy of own work.
• Promptly and effectively communicates issues to Technology Leader or lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution.
• Actively participate in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics.
Qualifications
• A High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 3 years of laboratory experience required (Local requirements may vary).
• Associate's degree with emphasis in Chemistry, Biology, or similar technology related area + relevant work experience preferred.
Note:
The role will focus on maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps. This includes preventative maintenance activities and repair of vacuum pumps, booster pumps, and other mechanical systems in an R&D lab environment. Mechanical skills such as small engine repair or experience with vacuum pumps would be highly applicable. Attention to safety and following procedures is also required.
Options include:
5 days × 8 hours OR 4-day schedule equivalent
Some tasks must occur on consistent weekly schedules (e.g., equipment servicing)
PPE Requirements
Required:
Lab coat
Safety glasses or goggles (task dependent)
All PPE is provided onsite by Dow
Skills
Experience with mechanical systems such as small engine repair, pump repair, etc.
Ability to maintain logs and records of repair and preventative maintenance activities
Organizational skills to maintain an inventory of rebuilt vacuum pumps to be deployed as needed
Strong safety mindset and willingness to ask questions if unsure about safety considerations
If you believe you are a good fit for this opportunity, please submit your application through the job posting link.
We also encourage you to share references if you have them.
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.
Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.
You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.
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.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice. -
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