Laboratory Analyst

Kelly Services; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefit

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical in Lodi, CA is seeking a Laboratory Analyst for a 12-month contract to support GMP‑manufactured diagnostics labs. The role suits recent Life Science graduates or those with GMP experience, offering hands‑on exposure in a fast‑paced production environment.

You will perform formulation testing, quality checks (pH, density, conductivity, UV), and assist with equipment like lyophilizers, beadulators, and sieving processes while maintaining cGDP and SOP compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences or related field with 0–1 year experience OR 1–2 years with AA/Trade degree or 2–4 years with a HS Diploma.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing settings and understanding of GLP and ISO standards.
• Ability to follow SOPs and communicate clearly in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities

• Execute bulk buffer formulation, aliquoting, and labeling of reagents.
• Operate bead dropping, sieving, and lyophilizers in production labs.
• Perform QC checks including pH, density, conductivity, and UV spectrophotometry.
• Maintain cGDP documentation and SOP compliance, ensuring right first time.
• Handle safety procedures and basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

GMP

GLP

ISO standards

SOPs

Strong communication

Education

BS in Life Sciences

AA or Trade Degree

HS Diploma

Tools

Lyophilizers

Molecular assays

Analytical scales

Beadulators

Job description

Laboratory Analyst | Lodi, CA

Kickstart your scientific career in Molecular Diagnostics!

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking innovative and highly motivated Laboratory Analysts for a 12-month contract role with a premier Molecular and Diagnostics company in Lodi, CA. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent Life Science graduates or individuals with GMP manufacturing experience to gain hands‑on experience in a high‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art production laboratory.

Pay & Shift Schedules

• Day Shift: $26.00/hr

• Swing Shift: $28.08/hr (includes shift differential)

• Duration: 12-Month Contract

Available Schedules (10-hour shifts):

• Shift 1: Sun–Wed | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Shift 2: Wed–Sat | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Shift 3: Sun–Wed | 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

• Shift 4: Wed–Sat | 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

The Role: What You’ll Do

As a Laboratory Analyst, you will support the Bulk Buffer, Reagents, and Bead production labs. This is a dynamic, \"hands‑on\" role that combines technical science with active production.

• Manufacturing & Formulation: Execute bulk buffer formulation, aliquoting, and labeling of reagents.

• Specialized Production: Operate \"beadulators\" for bead dropping, manage sieving processes, and load/unload lyophilizers (freeze‑dryers).

• Analytical Testing: Perform critical quality checks including pH, density, conductivity, and UV Spectrophotometry.

• Quality & Compliance: Maintain \"Right First Time\" (RFT) documentation in accordance with cGDP (Good Documentation Practices) and SOPs .

• Safety & Maintenance: Work safely with hazardous chemicals, manage inventory, and identify equipment defects or process improvements.

Physical Requirements

This is a very active, physical role within a production environment.

• Lifting/Moving: Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs consistently throughout a 10-hour shift.

• Heavy Equipment: Ability to transport materials up to 400 lbs using appropriate machinery or equipment assistance.

• Stamina: Must be able to stand for several hours and perform repetitive arm/wrist motions.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who meet one of the following educational/experience tracks:

• Recent Graduate: BS in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biotech, etc.) with 0–1 years of experience.

• Technical/Associate Degree: AA or Trade Degree with 1–2 years of related lab/manufacturing experience.

• Experienced Professional: High School Diploma with 2–4 years of related work experience.

Core Skills

• Ability to strictly follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GLP , and ISO standards.

• Strong communication skills; able to understand and execute complex Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Bonus Points: Previous experience with Lyophilizers, Molecular assays, or analytical scales is a plus!

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. 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.

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