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Associate Scientist

Vita Global Sciences, a Kelly Company
San Diego, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Associate Scientist for a long-term engagement in La Jolla, CA with one of our Global Pharmaceutical clients. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Associate Scientist

Qualifications

  • Minimum Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in scientific field, master’s degree preferred. Will accept PhD candidates
  • Minimum Experience:
  • 2 – 4 years of experience in RNA modalities, process development
  • Strong Knowledge of RNA purification or chemical engineering or related scientific methodologies is highly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience of process development methodologies is required.
  • Hands-on experience with AKTA chromatography system and Unicorn software is required.
  • Should be highly organized and must possess excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Highly organized and capable of working in a team environment with a positive attitude under limited supervision.
  • Location:
  • Must be local to La Jolla, CA

Responsibilities

  • Support RNA manufacturing process development by assisting in RNA purification and chromatographic studies.
  • Aid and support system programming, preparation, maintenance, solving, and cleaning AKTA chromatography systems.
  • Setup process equipment for lab-scale experiments.
  • Collaborate with process development and multi-functional colleagues on analytical testing and sample results.
  • Work in a team environment as well as contributing individually to meet project timelines and objectives.
  • Keep accurate records, follow instructions, and align with company and EHSS policies.
  • Implement improvement projects to strengthen overall lab proficiencies.
  • Be accountable for good documentation of experiments.

Posted By: Lea Lolley

Salary : $53

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