R&D Analytical Analyst

Kelly Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an Analytical R&D Analyst to support formulation development through high-volume sample preparation and analysis in a fast-paced lab environment.

A BS in Chemistry or Biochemistry is required. You will weigh, prepare, and analyze samples, learn HPLC, GC, LC/GC/MS, and assist with method validation, data documentation, and high-throughput workflows.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Exceptional accuracy in sample weighing, pipetting, and documentation.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to safety standards and mastering new instruments and workflows.
• Effective written and verbal communication for cross-team collaboration.
• Self-motivated, driven, and eager to work in a collaborative, team-oriented R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Sample Preparation & Analysis: Accurately weigh, prepare, and analyze large volumes of formulation samples for active ingredients and degradants (quantitative and qualitative).
• Instrumentation: Learn and operate analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, LC/GC/MS); perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting with SME support.
• Method Validation Support: Assist with method validation experiments as needed.
• Automation & High-Throughput Workflows: Support initiatives to build and scale automated, high-throughput analytical workflows (e.g., Hamilton systems for sample dilution).
• Data Integrity: Process analytical data and document experiments and results promptly to ensure quality, accuracy, and traceability.
• Collaboration & Flexibility: Interact effectively with scientists and stakeholders; reprioritize quickly to meet urgent project needs while also working independently when required.
• Safety & Compliance: Meet all EHS&S requirements and demonstrate a strong, consistent commitment to lab safety.

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC/GC/MS

Job description

R&D Analytical Analyst

Join an Analytical R&D team supporting formulation development through high-volume sample preparation and analysis. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field who are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable with repetitive, accuracy-critical lab work.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $21/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday, start time between 7:30-8:30am

Contract: 12month contract, with opportunities for extension, conversion, or internal growth

The Role: What You’ll Do

As an Analytical Analyst, you’ll support scientists with day-to-day formulation sample preparation and analysis using a variety of analytical techniques in a fast-paced R&D environment.

• Sample Preparation & Analysis: Accurately weigh, prepare, and analyze large volumes of formulation samples for active ingredients and degradants (quantitative and qualitative).
• Instrumentation: Learn and operate analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, LC/GC/MS); perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting with SME support.
• Method Validation Support: Assist with method validation experiments as needed.
• Automation & High-Throughput Workflows: Support initiatives to build and scale automated, high-throughput analytical workflows (e.g., Hamilton systems for sample dilution).
• Data Integrity: Process analytical data and document experiments and results promptly to ensure quality, accuracy, and traceability.
• Collaboration & Flexibility: Interact effectively with scientists and stakeholders; reprioritize quickly to meet urgent project needs while also working independently when required.
• Safety & Compliance: Meet all EHS&S requirements and demonstrate a strong, consistent commitment to lab safety.

Training & Support

This position includes structured onboarding and hands‑on training alongside subject matter experts. You’ll learn instrument operation, documentation practices, and troubleshooting/maintenance basics.

Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who bring the following:

• Education : BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Attention to Detail : Exceptional accuracy in sample weighing, pipetting, and documentation; comfort with repetitive, high-volume tasks.
• Willingness to Learn : Enthusiasm for continuous learning, adhering to safety standards, and mastering new instruments and workflows.
• Communication : Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating across teams.
• Mindset : Self‑motivated, driven, and eager to work in a collaborative, team‑oriented R&D environment.

Core Skills

• Strong foundation in analytical chemistry principles and lab best practices.
• Accuracy and consistency in high-volume sample preparation and data documentation.
• Ability to learn and operate HPLC, GC, and related instrumentation with SME guidance.
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance exposure through on-the-job training.
• Flexibility to balance independent work with close collaboration and shifting priorities.

What Makes Someone Successful

The most successful analysts are meticulous, reliable, and proactive about data quality and safety. They take pride in precise, repeatable work, communicate clearly with scientists, and embrace cross‑training and automation opportunities to expand their impact.

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 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.