Kelly Services
Location
Wilmington, NC | United States
Job description
Qualifications:
• A.S. or higher degree in material science, chemistry or related field. (2+ years work experience is acceptable)
• 2+ years of practical experience in a Material Science laboratory is an advantage.
• Working knowledge in safe chemical handling and PPE.
• Knowledge in laboratory method development, method validation and statistical analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Polymer processing, Melt mixing, Calander, Hot Presses, heated ovens.
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Safe chemical handling and work in a chemical fume hood following best lab practices.
• Familiar to solvent coating, extrusion, and spin coating techniques.
• Willingness to quickly learn experimental methods and adapt to a changing work streams.
• Able to train and quickly understand multiple mixing and process instruments like Hot Presses, Ovens, Thinky, Roll Mill, Silverson® homogenizer, Sonic horn, Rotary evaporator , Blenders etc..
• Thermal and mechanical testing utilizing multiple instruments TIM tester, Hot Disc, DSC, TGA, DMA, Durometer, Instron.
• Fabrication of test sample to perform mechanical and thermal testing
• Ability to work well with a team and reporting to Primary Investigator (PhD).
• Good record keeping skills in electronic laboratory notebook
• Strong chemical and mechanical background
• Experience with Silicone chemistry and mechanical testing is a plus.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Microsoft one drive, chem draw, Java and python
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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