Associate Scientist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in San Diego, CA, seeks a highly organized scientist to support RNA manufacturing process development, including RNA purification and chromatographic studies. You will set up lab equipment, collaborate with process development and cross-functional colleagues, maintain accurate records, and help meet project timelines under EHSS policies.

This role demands strong communication skills, teamwork, and a proactive attitude to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific field; master's preferred; PhD candidates considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in RNA modalities and process development.
• Strong knowledge of RNA purification or chemical engineering or related methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with process development methodologies required.
• Hands-on experience with AKTA chromatography system and Unicorn software required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

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.

Skills

RNA purification

Chemical engineering

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Master's degree preferred

PhD candidates considered

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.

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.