Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an Associate Scientist, Analytical Development, for a 6-month contract opportunity with a biotechnology client in Irvine. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Onsite in Irvine
Position Title: Associate Scientist, Analytical Development
Position Type: 6-month contract
Pay rate: $24-30 per hour
Overview
About the role
We’re seeking an Associate Scientist to support analytical method development, testing services, and product improvement initiatives. In this hands-on laboratory role, you’ll develop and run HPLC methods, perform chemical and biological assays, analyze results, and share findings with the team.
Responsibilities

• Develop robust HPLC methods for small and large molecules in support of analytical testing services, product development, technical product support, and process improvements.
  

• Operate HPLC and other analytical instruments to conduct routine testing.
  

• Prepare samples in large quantities while maintaining consistency and minimizing variability.
  

• Perform chemical and biological assays, analyze data, and contribute to experimental design.
  

• Prepare formal reports and presentations and participate in group and project meetings.
  

• Follow established procedures while applying sound judgment to routine and moderately scoped problems.
  

• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold Good Laboratory Practices, procedures, and safety standards.
  

• Build your technical knowledge through training and review of scientific and technical publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological or chemical science, or equivalent; a master’s degree is preferred.
  

• 1–3 years of relevant experience, including hands-on HPLC experience.
  

• Strong grounding in analytical chemistry, general chemistry, and biochemistry.
  

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as balances and pH meters.
  

• Understanding of analytical precision and accuracy, experimental methods, and statistical data analysis.
  

• General knowledge of laboratory safety, computer systems, and GMP, GLP, and GDP practices.
  

• Ability to apply scientific and professional concepts, company policies, and procedures to assigned work.
  

• Clear English communication skills, spoken, written, and reading.
  

• Potential to build technical expertise, think independently and creatively, and collaborate effectively.

Preferred

• Experience with additional analytical chemistry techniques.
  

• Knowledge of cell culture or microbiology.
  

• Familiarity with programming languages such as R or Python.

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