Associate Scientist I - R&D Job Listing at Kelly Services in Carlsbad, CA (Job ID 9434236)

Description

Kelly is hiring for an Associate Scientist position with one of our clients in Carlsbad, CA.
 

• Full time- W2
• 12 months contract (May be extended or converted)
• M-F 8am-5pm. OT when needed.
• $25/hr

The Cell Therapy Innovation team is looking for an exceptional person who is proficient in cell therapy QC assay design and execution, with knowledge of T cell, NK cell, B, or other specific cell-type functional assays.
We are looking for someone dedicated to make a positive impact in cell therapy, an individual who is talented scientifically, has extensive biological experience, strong work ethic, sense of urgency. This position requires excellent technical skills, independence, enthusiasm and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a “can do” attitude. Greets challenges and changes as opportunity. Collaborates with others and embraces and leverages diversity of culture and thoughts

Job Description:

• Perform cell activation, transduction, proliferation, cytotoxicity, and signaling assays, as required.
• Participate in development activities for new analytical development for human T/NK/iPSC cell therapy.
• Working under senior scientist, drive innovation through development of novel analytical methods to understand biomarkers and cell product attributes

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• BS in biological sciences - 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Experience in molecular and cell biology is required. Experience with cell therapy automation instruments/platforms is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with assay development
• Working experience in process development or manufacturing setting is highly desired.
• Experience across the range of cell therapy QC and release assays required for pre-clinical and clinical cell therapies is preferred
• Demonstrated experience with bioprocess development for cell therapy preferred.
• Experience with analytical techniques.
• Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment
• Strong biological background and experience with immune cells
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, prioritize work across multiple projects.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Must have excellent organizational, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills.
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions
• Works in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.  Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.
 
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. That's why we're proud to offer a complete array of voluntary benefits to members of the Kelly talent community.
 
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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.

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