Associate Scientist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a dedicated scientist to support RNA manufacturing process development in La Jolla, CA. You will assist with RNA purification, chromatography studies, and hands-on operation of AKTA systems, while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 2–4 years in RNA modalities and strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills to meet project timelines in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science; master’s degree preferred; PhD candidates accepted.
• 2–4 years of experience in RNA modalities and process development.
• Strong knowledge of RNA purification or related methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process development methodologies.
• Hands-on 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 multi-functional colleagues on analytical testing and sample results.
• Work in a team environment and also contribute individually to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Keep accurate records, follow instructions, and align with company and EHSS policies.
• Implement improvement projects to strengthen lab proficiencies.
• Be accountable for good documentation of experiments.

Skills

RNA purification

Process development

Organization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field

Master’s degree preferred

PhD candidates accepted

Tools

AKTA chromatography system

Unicorn software

Job description

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