Cell Processing Specialist

Kelly Services; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Transit benefit

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Lab Technician near Alameda, CA for a temporary to hire opportunity. The role involves processing human blood samples, quality control testing, and maintaining detailed records in a fast-paced lab.

The candidate should have an Associate degree or higher in life sciences, 1+ year of lab experience, and be flexible to overtime. Compensation is $24/hour with comprehensive benefits through Kelly.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in life sciences or a related field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience in life sciences, biotech, healthcare, or related industry; academic lab training may be considered.
• Manufacturing or production laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to meet quality standards and production timelines.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules and daily laboratory priorities.
• Process human blood samples using centrifugation and cell-isolation techniques.
• Prepare reagents and buffers.
• Perform quality control testing on cell products.
• Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Associate degree or higher in life sciences or related field

Job description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Lab Technician near Alameda, CA!

A Temporary to Hire Opportunity

Shift: M-F 10am-6:30pm

Compensation: $24/hour

Position Summary

The Cell Processing Specialist processes, isolates, and performs quality control testing on human primary cells and biological samples. This role supports the production of high-quality cell-based products by following laboratory procedures, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a safe, organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review production schedules and daily laboratory priorities.
• Process human blood samples using centrifugation and cell-isolation techniques.
• Prepare reagents and buffers.
• Perform quality control testing on cell products.
• Follow work instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in life sciences or a related field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience in life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, or a related industry; academic laboratory training may be considered.
• Manufacturing or production laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to meet quality standards and production timelines.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

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. 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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.