Scientist 1 - Quality Labs

Kelly Services; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Scientist 1 - Quality Labs to join Johnson & Johnson in Cornelia, GA. The role offers a $31.66 per hour pay rate and swing shifts (10am-6:30pm or 11am-7:30pm EST). You will perform routine wet chemistry testing, maintain instruments, and assist in investigations while ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards and safety procedures.

Strong documentation and communication are essential. Eligible employees may access Kelly's broad benefits and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, or related field).
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and software packages.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to work the swing shift as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine wet chemistry testing per methods and procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments daily.
• Investigate non-conforming test results and document investigations.
• Prepare laboratory records following good documentation practices.
• Operate equipment (GC, UV-VIS, ICP, FTIR) and use lab software.
• Prepare standards, reagents, and controls per procedures.
• Support audits and maintain accurate documentation and timely reporting.
• Adhere to safety and quality system requirements, including PPE.
• Support LEAN, Six Sigma, and Maintenance Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Documentation

Safety practices

Attention to detail

LEAN / Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology or related

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

UV-VIS

ICP

FTIR

Job description

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Scientist 1 - Quality Labs to work at Johnson & Johnson in Cornelia, GA. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $31.66 per hour

Shift: swing/between shift 10am-6:30pm or 11am-7:30pm EST

Why you should apply to be Scientist 1 - Quality Labs:

• Competitive pay rate and opportunity to gain valuable laboratory experience.
• Work with a respected industry leader known for innovation and quality.
• Supportive and safety-focused workplace with robust training and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to quality assurance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What’s a typical day as Scientist 1 - Quality Labs? You’ll be:

• Performing routine wet chemistry testing in compliance with laboratory methods and procedures.
• Maintaining laboratory instruments in their qualified state and performing daily calibrations/verifications.
• Initiating and participating in laboratory investigations of non-conforming test results.
• Preparing laboratory records and documentation following good documentation practices.
• Operating laboratory equipment (e.g., Gas Chromatograph, UV-VIS, ICP, FTIR).
• Utilizing computer software packages relevant to laboratory operations.
• Preparing standards, reagents, and controls according to established procedures.
• Providing audit support and maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting.
• Complying with all safety and quality system requirements, including the use of PPE.
• Supporting LEAN, Six Sigma, and Maintenance Excellence initiatives.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred).
• Are able to rapidly assimilate and apply information, especially during training.
• Have experience or familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and software packages.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance and safety practices.
• Are comfortable working the swing shift schedule as outlined above.
• Possess excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Are eager to learn and develop competence in laboratory testing and procedures.

What happens next

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: 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. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

• 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.

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 Affidative 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.