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Scientist II, R&D Bioproduction
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Scientist II, R&D Bioproduction, for a contract position at a cutting-edge Client in Irvine, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust the experts.
Pay: $39 – $43 per hour
Schedule: Mon-Fri Onsite
Overview
The Client is an industry-leading organization focused on research and development of mammalian cell culture and bioproduction technologies. This role supports the development of new or improved products through hands-on laboratory research, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional scientific teams.
In this role, you will conduct research under the direction of a supervisor, perform mammalian cell culture experiments, support technical product development, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining Good Laboratory Practices and documentation.
Responsibilities
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience are a good fit. Even if this position doesn’t work out, you’ll remain in the network supporting the Client, allowing access to future opportunities.
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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.
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® Science & Clinical is seeking a Scientist II, R&D Bioproduction, for a contract position at a cutting-edge Client in Irvine, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust the experts.
Pay: $39 – $43 per hour
Schedule: Mon-Fri Onsite
Overview
The Client is an industry-leading organization focused on research and development of mammalian cell culture and bioproduction technologies. This role supports the development of new or improved products through hands-on laboratory research, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional scientific teams.
In this role, you will conduct research under the direction of a supervisor, perform mammalian cell culture experiments, support technical product development, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining Good Laboratory Practices and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research under the direction of a supervisor leading to the development of new or improved products
- Perform cell culture experiments for research and development of mammalian cell culture products, technical product support, and process improvements
- Work on problems of moderate scope requiring analysis of data and review of identifiable factors
- Exercise judgment within generally defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions
- Perform common chemical and biological assays, including buffer and solution preparation, maintaining mammalian cell culture, transfection, dPCR, immunoassays, and quantification of biomolecules such as antibodies, adeno-associated viral vectors, and lentiviral vectors
- Design experiments and analyze data using Microsoft Suite, statistical tools, and experimental design and data plotting software
- Prepare formal technical reports and presentations
- Actively participate in group and project meetings
- Maintain and update job knowledge through educational opportunities and technical publications
- Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), procedures, and documentation
- B.S. in a Biological Science, Chemical Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent
- B.S. candidates: minimum of 5 years of relevant laboratory-related work experience
- M.S. candidates: minimum of 2 years of relevant laboratory-related work experience
- Ability to perform a wide range of assigned work and solve complex problems
- Demonstrated potential for critical thinking and scientific judgment
- Knowledge of mammalian cell culture, chemistry, biochemistry, and mathematics
- Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters, dPCR systems)
- Experience with mammalian cell culture in biosafety cabinets, PCR (qPCR or dPCR), and immunoassays is highly desirable
- Knowledge of commonly used experimental and research concepts, practices, and procedures
- General knowledge of Microsoft Suite and data handling
- General knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of GMP and GLP procedures
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; ability to follow SOPs; motivation to learn new techniques; and adherence to proper lab etiquette and hygiene
- Bioreactor experience is a plus
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience are a good fit. Even if this position doesn’t work out, you’ll remain in the network supporting the Client, allowing access to future opportunities.
p#1
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.
Salary : $39 - $43