Bench Analyst

Kelly Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & holidays

401K

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Bench Analyst for an engagement at a Global consumer product & pharmaceutical client in Summit, NJ. The role involves routine testing of developmental samples and analytical method validation.

Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM, with a 12-month duration that can extend. Compensation ranges from $30-$35/hr, with benefits including medical, PTO, holidays, and 401K. This position requires strong analytical skills and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• BS in analytical chemistry with 1-3 years experience, or MS with 1-2 years.
• Hands-on experience in UPLC, HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV/VIS and wet chemistry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Documentum systems is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including ICH, FDA, USP/JP/EP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of developmental samples for new product development.
• Conduct chemical and physical testing on finished, in-process and stability samples.
• Validate and transfer analytical methods.
• Prepare validation protocols, reports, tests, and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and related SOPs; maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• Participate in method development and present results to the Method Development Committee.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Analytical Chemistry

MS in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

UPLC

HPLC

GC

FT-IR

UV/VIS

Empower

LIMS

Job description

Bench Analyst

Kelly Science and Clinical has an opening for a Bench Analyst for an engagement at one of our Global consumer product & pharmaceutical clients in Summit, NJ. The role is eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, and 401K. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM

Duration

12mo, can extend

Compensation

$30-$35/hr

Responsibilities

• The position will involve routine testing of developmental samples for new product development.
• Perform chemical and physical testing on the finished products, in-process samples and stability samples.
• Validate and transfer analytical methods.
• Prepare analytical method validation protocols, method validation reports, test methods, conduct laboratory investigations and deviations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete technical documentation, such as laboratory notebooks.
• Perform chemical and physical testing on the finished products, in-process samples and stability samples.
• Participate in analytical method development and present the results to the Method Development Committee.
• Comply with cGMP requirements.
• Become familiar with SOPs, applicable Quality Standards, Work Instruction, functional documentation and operational guidance.
• Attend required safety training and maintain a safe work environment.
• Bench Analyst will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and successful completion of finished product method remediation activities.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in analytical chemistry with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience, or MS with 1-2 years of experience in analytical chemistry.
• Must have background and hands‑on experience in UPLC, HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV/VIS, wet chemistry techniques common to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Experience with Documentum based document storage systems is highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements including ICH, FDA, and compendia e.g. USP, JP, EP, etc. is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of computer systems, including chromatographic data acquisition system e.g. Empower , LIMS, MS Word, and MS Excel are required.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

Benefits

• 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.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Office. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.