Associate Scientist

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking an Associate Scientist for a long-term engagement with one of our Global Pharmaceutical clients in La Jolla, CA. 

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, Vison, 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:

a) Minimum Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific field, master’s degree preferred. Will accept PhD candidates

b) 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.

c) 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.

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