Chemist

Kelly Services; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Chemistry Associate for a 6-month contract in our Manufacturing department in California. The role focuses on processing and formulation of controls, calibrators, working solutions, and intermediates per SOPs to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and has 1–2 years of experience in in vitro diagnostics, medical devices, or pharmaceutical manufacturing, with GMP/GLP exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of work experience in in vitro diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industry required.
• Ability to perform in GMP and GLP environment; knowledge of QSR and ISO standards.
• Familiarity with biohazardous material handling and chemical safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to show initiative and perform in a multi-task environment.
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products using approved procedures and keep detailed and accurate records.
• Perform in-process analysis and determine adjustments to bring analytes into specification.
• Analyze products, stock solutions, and raw materials using automated and manual instrumentation.
• Evaluate instrumentation and procedures for correct operation; verify or perform maintenance prior to use.
• Measure accurately quantities of material volumetrically and gravimetrically; apply chemical/biochemical knowledge.
• Continually evaluate and/or create work instructions, QCRs, SOPs, and other documents.
• Perform processing steps as required including centrifugation, diafiltration, in-process filtration, and column separation.
• Perform final release testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Chemist

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Chemistry Associate for a 6-month contract position at our Client in their Manufacturing department. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career,

Pay: $30-32/hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Mon-Fri Day Shift

Overview

Our Client is an industry-leading company in the in vitro diagnostics, medical device, and pharmaceutical manufacturing space, delivering high-quality controls, calibrators, and working solutions to support critical laboratory and clinical applications.

In this role, you will be responsible for the processing and formulation of controls, calibrators, working solutions, and intermediates according to approved standard operating procedures, while manufacturing quality products on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products using approved procedures and keep detailed and accurate records
• Perform in-process analysis and determine adjustments to bring analytes into specification
• Analyze products, stock solutions, and raw materials using automated and manual instrumentation
• Evaluate instrumentation and procedures for correct operation; verify or perform maintenance prior to use
• Measure accurately quantities of material volumetrically and gravimetrically, employing knowledge of chemical and biochemical properties and handling procedures
• Continually evaluate and/or create work instructions, QCRs, SOPs, and other documents and procedures for effectiveness and modify through formal change process
• Perform processing steps as required including centrifugation, diafiltration, in-process filtration, and column separation
• Perform final release testing
• Perform aseptic procedures such as aliquoting, filtration, and microbial plating
• Perform assay testing for Value Assignment as required
• Assist in developing ways to increase efficiency and/or reduce costs
• Assist with overall maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment
• Perform additional functions as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field preferred
• 1–2 years of work experience in in vitro diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industry required
• Ability to perform in a GMP and GLP environment; knowledge of QSR and ISO standards
• Familiarity with biohazardous material handling and chemical safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to show initiative and perform in a multi-task environment
• Ability to work with personnel at all levels

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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. 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.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluentative 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.