Scientist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science is seeking a Scientist to design, conduct, and interpret experiments to develop and optimize mammalian cell-based assays and related products in State College, PA. This full-time role requires a PhD in biological sciences and extensive experience with cell-based assays and DNA techniques.

The position involves quality testing, inventory management, and collaboration with colleagues to prioritize experimental strategies, while maintaining meticulous records and supporting customer

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences or related field.
• Extensive experience with cell-based assays and mammalian cell culturing.
• Experience with DNA, plasmid construction and molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and interpret experiments to develop, optimize, validate, and manufacture mammalian cell-based assays, reporter cells, and other products; evaluate new technologies and troubleshoot challenges.
• Support product quality and availability by performing routine quality testing, maintaining inventory, remanufacturing materials, and assisting with kit assembly and documentation.
• Present and discuss results in team meetings, recommend next steps, and collaborate to develop and prioritize experimental strategies; keep accurate lab records and communicate findings promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory workspace and bench areas.
• Support client studies and customer service by managing contract studies, responding to technical inquiries, and contributing to manuals and application notes.
• Participate in marketing activities such as customer visits, trade shows, webinars, and scientific presentations as needed.

Skills

Cell-based assays

Mammalian cell culture

DNA

Plasmid construction

Molecular biology

Immunology (nice to have)

Education

PhD in biological sciences

Tools

PCR

Plasmid construction

Job description

Kelly Science is seeking a Scientist for a growing company located in State College, PA.

Salary: $78,000-81,000/year

Shift: Monday - Friday 1st shift

Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and interpret experiments to develop, optimize, validate, and manufacture mammalian cell-based assays, reporter cells, and other products. Evaluate new technologies and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Support product quality and availability by performing routine quality testing, maintaining inventory, remanufacturing materials as needed, and helping assemble and ship kits and technical documents.
• Present and discuss results in team meetings, recommend next steps, and collaborate with colleagues to develop and prioritize experimental strategies. Keep accurate, up-to-date laboratory records and communicate important findings or issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory, including assigned bench and work areas.
• Support client studies and customer service by managing contract studies, responding to technical inquiries, and contributing to manuals, guides, and application notes.
• Participate in marketing activities such as customer visits, trade shows, webinars, and scientific presentations as needed.

Qualification

• PhD in biological sciences or a related scientific field
• Extensive experience with cell based assays, mammalian cell culturing, DNA, plasmid construction and molecular biology techniques.
• Immunology background would be nice to have.

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

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.

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.

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