Lead Scientist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Coon Rapids, MN (Job ID US3539754_BH9748320)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Lead Scientist for direct-hire (permanent) position with one of our partners in the Twin Cities area. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

SUMMARY

The Lead Scientist oversees the production and manufacturing process of new services for the cell line contract manufacturing division.

This role focuses on developing and manufacturing services, including cell line development, validation, and regulatory support in research and diagnostic spaces, expanding on existing services. The ideal candidate will have experience with quoting/budgeting and a strong customer-facing skill set, combined with technical expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset to complement business development efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and characterize mammalian cell lines.
• Conduct assays for cell line validation.
• Prepare regulatory-compliant documentation.
• Ensure proper equipment and personnel requirements.
• Manage projects from start to finish.
• Assist in training junior staff.
• Support external customers and engage in business development activities.
• Provide input on quoting and budgeting for projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors degree is required, Masters degree or PhD is preferred
• 5-7+ years of professional industry experience in cell line development and characterization.
• While graduate school and post doctoral appointments are highly valuable, these will not be counted toward years of professional industry experience.
• Expertise in various mammalian cell line platforms (ESCs, iPSCs, primary, progenitors, immortalized).
• Experience in a GxP setting is required (GLP or GMP)
• Experience in a CRO or CDMO setting highly favored.
• Strong organizational, written, and communication skills.

Additional Notes

• Location: Coon Rapids, MN
• Full gowning required intermittently.
• Occasional weekend or non-standard hours may be needed.
• Target Salary: approximately $145,000-$185,000 depending on relevant experience and skills

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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's 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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