Chemist I

Kelly Services; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Mission Viejo, CA seeks a Chemist I to join our R&D team. The role involves preparing reagent solutions, conducting chemical and microbiological testing, and ensuring GMP-compliant documentation. The position offers a 40-hour workweek, with a pay rate of 27–32 USD per hour, dependent on experience.

Qualifications include a BS in a science field and 1 year of related experience. The job emphasizes accurate data recording, aseptic technique training, and potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with at least one year of related experience or training.
• Fundamental reagent preparation and testing methodology.
• Basic knowledge of analytical instrumentation and GMP awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagent solutions for physical, chemical and microbiological testing.
• Perform testing on materials and products for stability and development.
• Verify accuracy of testing documentation and GMP records.
• Maintain GMP compliance under supervision and record data meticulously.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Reagent preparation

Analytical instrumentation knowledge

HPLC familiarity

Aseptic technique training

Data recording and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Analytical balances

pH meters

Autopipettes

Volumetric glassware

Autoclaves

Job description

We are seeking a talented Chemist to join the R&D team at a privately held, family-owned health and wellness company that manufactures and distributes high-quality dietary supplements based on scientific research.

Job Title: Chemist I

Location : Mission Viejo, CA

Schedule : M-F, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Pay Rate : $27-$32/hr. DOE

Temp to Hire

Job Duty

• Preparation of reagent solutions for physical, chemical and microbiological testing.
• Performs various chemical, physical and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process materials or finished products for stability and product development activities.
• Verifies the accuracy and completeness of testing and paperwork related to finished products.
• Maintains Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) at company under supervision.
• Records information necessary for GMP or thorough related investigation of testing assigned.
• Performs any other necessary job duties as assigned by Management.

Experience Required

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from four-year college or university, and minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Skill or Education

• Fundamentals of chemical reagent preparation for chemical or microbiological testing.
• Fundamentals of knowledge of basic analytical instrumentation within the R&D laboratory to include, but not limited to: Analytical balances, pH meters, autopipettes, volumetric glassware, autoclaves, etc.
• Working knowledge of the principles of HPLC instrumentation, software, troubleshooting and handling of analytical data is a plus.
• Ability to be trained for aseptic technique as applied to testing probiotic viability.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to neatly and accurately record and report analytical data.

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.

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.