Associate Scientist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Northbrook, IL (Job ID US3574137_BH9869050)

Description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an Associate Scientist position near Northbrook, IL.

Contract (~6 months)
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Compensation: $35/hr - $45/hr DOE


Job Summary: The Associate Scientist – DT & OMS plays a crucial role in all stages of product development. This position involves participating in and coordinating the transfer of new product designs to manufacturing, from the early stages of development through implementation, and providing on-market support post-launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day laboratory activities, which include independently planning, scheduling, and conducting experiments, recording and analyzing experimental data, and maintaining laboratory notebooks.
• Assist with managing departmental projects.
• Collaborate with R&D and subject matter experts to successfully transfer new product designs, including developing product requirements and specifications.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless transfer of new products.
• Develop and validate QC test methods and release specifications.
• Engage in on-market product investigations, conducting non-conformance investigations and participating in CAPA processes.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis.
• Perform engineering and document change control activities.
• Draft standard operating procedures, study protocols, reports, and other documentation with minimal guidance.
• Present data individually to supervisors and in departmental meetings.
• Contribute to manufacturing process improvement efforts and the development of process automation strategies.
• Maintain general laboratory organization.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in biological/chemical sciences preferred with 2 years of laboratory experience in molecular biology or biotechnology
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a molecular biology lab conducting equipment and data analysis (Required).
  • Knowledge of laboratory methods like PCR, gel electrophoresis, database analyses, specimen handling, and experimental documentation (Required).
  • Previous work experience in a GLP/GMP laboratory (Preferred).
  • Exposure to CAPA investigations and management (Preferred).
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficiency in meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proven time management and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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.

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