Associate Scientist

Mykelly; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP in La Jolla, CA, is seeking an Associate Scientist for a long-term engagement. The role involves RNA process development, purification, and chromatography system operation within a collaborative lab environment.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of RNA modality experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and be local to La Jolla. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and potential career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field; master’s preferred; PhD candidates accepted.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RNA process development

RNA purification

Team player

Documentation

Communication

Process development

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's degree preferred

PhD candidates accepted

Tools

AKTA chromatography system

Unicorn software

Job description

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking an Associate Scientist for a long-term engagement with one of our Global Pharmaceutical clients in La Jolla, CA.

This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vison, 401K, and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

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.

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