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.