Kelly Services
Location
Pennsylvania | United States
Job description
Temporary Laboratory Technician
Qualifications
Kelly Science is excited to welcome a laboratory technician to assist in the conduct of research into fruit decay and quality enhancement. The incumbent will be part of a team that assesses new technologies to reduce food waste.
This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle to-and-fro to the supermarket as a part of your job duties and be able to lift at least 10 - 20 pounds of fruits boxes.
A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Be a holder of at least an Associates or Bachelors degree in biology, microbiology or other plant biology related discipline
Experience working in a biology laboratory, including aseptic technique
Location
Lower Gwynedd, PA
Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of experiments to evaluate new technologies for disease control and fruit quality, including, but not limited to:
Media preparation, microbiological culturing, and isolation of fruit-borne fungal pathogens
Preparation of test materials and fungal cultures testing
Application of test materials to fruits and vegetables
Assessments and measurements of product efficacy, including disease and fruit quality measurement.
Accurately recording data into spreadsheets and databases
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.
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