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Kelly Services is actively recruiting for a Technologist - R&D for a Long Term Contract opportunity in Wilmington, DE.
Qualifications: • BS in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related field • Good organizational skills and attention to detail. • Knowledge or working experience with polymers is preferred. • Ability to learn a wide variety of testing methods and instruments. • Prior experience with mechanical testing equipment is preferred. • Experience with LabVIEW, and CAD software is a plus. • Experience with surface profilometry, and other micro-analysis techniques is a plus. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and plan responsibilities. • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. new grad would be considered onsite role only, no remote option. lab coat, safety glass and safety shoes Responsibilities: • Conduct wear and friction tribology experiments, by operating various instruments and equipment in the lab. • Interpret and analyze results, recognize erroneous or unexpected outcomes, and make suggestions for a path forward. • Characterize material structure and performance, using various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques, including: Optical Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Laser-Scanning Confocal Microscopy, Surface Profilometry, and Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). • Properly document and report all experimental data. Present findings and results at team meetings. • Prepare and press samples for tribology testing. Coordinate machining of test samples, and test fixtures. • Troubleshoot and calibrate instruments. Author and prepare instrument manuals and SOPs. • Participate and follow all DuPont safety policies and best practices. Support process safety management (PSM) by maintaining laboratory safety documentation. • Order and purchase supplies when needed. Maintain chemical, resin and experimental sample inventory. • Coordinate outside laboratory testing, including shipping samples following proper DOT rules and regulations. If you feel you have the knowledge and expertise, apply today to connect with a Kelly professional who will work to enrich your life.
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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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 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.
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