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Scientist 1 (Microbiology)

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Fort Washington, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Scientist I (Microbiology)

Are you passionate about scientific discovery and quality control? Join our friendly, supportive team as a Scientist I Microbiology in Fort Washington PA! At Kelly Services®, we believe in empowering our employees to grow both professionally and personally. If you’re ready for a collaborative environment where your contributions make a genuine difference, this is your opportunity!

Assignment Length: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. May need to come in early or stay late occasionally; 2-3 weekends a quarter.

Pay is $31.00-32.56

Must be able to supply your own laptop

Responsibilities

  • Provide testing and technical support in micro and analytical laboratories
  • Collect, process, and test chemical components, bulk products, raw materials, packaging components, finished products, and in-process materials
  • Participate in cleaning validations and ensure compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards
  • Support review and writing of technical documents (SOPs, investigations, protocols)
  • Maintain inventory, environmental monitoring, and assist supervisor with additional duties
  • Champion employee involvement and commitment to quality
  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Science, Medical Technology or related science preferred)
  • Minimum 1 year of GMP/GLP quality control lab experience (pharmaceutical/OTC/regulated environment)
  • Basic LIMS knowledge/exposure preferred
  • Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems and MS Office tools
  • Capable of performing routine laboratory activities (light to moderate lifting)

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values you for who you are and what you bring! Apply today and let’s move forward together.

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.

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.

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