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Research Associate

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Fontana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
Research Technician – Ex Vivo Organ Perfusion

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Research Technician for a contract position at a cutting-edge client in Fontana, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay: $27/hour

Schedule: Mon-Fri Day Shift

Overview

The Client is an industry-leading company developing next-generation ex vivo perfusion systems for living organs. This project focuses on analyzing tissue from perfused pig organs using a variety of assays, including viability, apoptosis, histology, proteomics, and functional tests. Organs will be assessed for ischemic damage, perfusion quality, and tissue integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Perform laboratory assays to evaluate organ viability and tissue integrity.
  • Conduct histology, proteomics, and functional tests on perfused organs.
  • Maintain accurate scientific documentation and records.
  • Follow and help establish SOPs for laboratory processes.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure project milestones are met.

Qualifications

Essential:

  • 2 years of hands-on industry laboratory experience required.
  • Hands-on experience with cell culture.

Desirable:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiology, Medicine, Biochemistry, Biology, or Biotechnological Engineering.
  • Experience in biochemistry, histology, and/or molecular biology.
  • Familiarity with scientific documentation, record keeping, and procurement.

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. Even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network, giving you access to limitless opportunities through our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters.

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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 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.

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Salary : $27

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