Associate Scientist

Kelly Services; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Holiday pay and transit account

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an Associate Scientist to support RNA manufacturing process development in La Jolla, CA. You will assist RNA purification, chromatographic studies, and equipment setup to enable lab-scale experiments.

The role requires 2–4 years in RNA modalities with hands-on AKTA chromatography and Unicorn software, plus strong communication and teamwork under limited supervision. Diligence in documentation and EHSS policy adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a scientific field; Master’s preferred; PhD candidates welcome.
• 2–4 years in RNA modalities and process development.
• Strong knowledge of RNA purification or related methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process development methodologies.
• Experience with AKTA chromatography system and Unicorn software.

Responsibilities

• Support RNA manufacturing process development by assisting in RNA purification and chromatographic studies.
• Aid and support system programming, preparation, maintenance, solving, and cleaning AKTA chromatography systems.
• Set up process equipment for lab-scale experiments.
• Collaborate with process development and cross-functional colleagues on analytical testing and sample results.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to EHSS policies.
• Implement improvement projects to strengthen lab proficiencies.
• Be accountable for good documentation of experiments.

Skills

RNA modalities

AKTA chromatography

Unicorn software

documentation

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Master's degree preferred

PhD candidates welcome

Tools

AKTA chromatography system

Unicorn software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Scientist

Qualifications

a) Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific field, master’s degree preferred. Will accept PhD candidates

b) Minimum Experience

• 2 – 4 years of experience in RNA modalities, process development
• Strong Knowledge of RNA purification or chemical engineering or related scientific methodologies is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience of process development methodologies is required.
• Hands-on experience with AKTA chromatography system and Unicorn software is required.
• Should be highly organized and must possess excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
• Highly organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive attitude under limited supervision.

c) Location

• Must be local to La Jolla, CA

Responsibilities

• Support RNA manufacturing process development by assisting in RNA purification and chromatographic studies.
• Aid and support system programming, preparation, maintenance, solving, and cleaning AKTA chromatography systems.
• Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments.
• Collaborate with process development and multi-functional colleagues on analytical testing and sample results.
• Work in a team environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Keep accurate records, follow instructions, and align with company and EHSS policies.
• Implement improvement projects to strengthen overall lab proficiencies.
• Be accountable for good documentation of experiments.

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.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

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.

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