Associate Scientist, Preclinical Drug Development Job Listing at Kelly Services in Petaluma, CA (Job ID 10129714)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an Associate Scientist, Preclinical Drug Development for a contract-to-hire opportunity with an innovative biotechnology and medical device company in Petaluma, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Onsite in Petaluma CA

Position Title:  Associate Scientist , Preclinical Drug Development
Position Type: Contract-to-hire
Pay rate: $50-60 per hour.
Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate/Scientist to join a dynamic startup. The successful candidate will have a BS/MS degree in a relevant field and 5 7 years of hands-on experience in protein biology and chemistry, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform, optimize, analyze and interpret data from protein binding and activity assays.
• Follow established protocols, operating procedures, and laboratory best practices. Prepare and maintain accurate experimental records and documentation, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.
• Apply principles of Good Manufacturing Practice GMP and data integrity in all laboratory activities.
• Support the writing of technical protocols, SOPs, and reports for internal and regulatory use. Work cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams to support drug discovery and development programs.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field. 5 7 years of relevant hands-on research experience within the pharma/biopharma industry
• Expertise in protein manipulation: expression, purification affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion , and characterization SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA, mass spectrometry, etc. .
• Experience supporting small molecule drug discovery programs.
• Familiarity with basic GMP concepts, data integrity standards, and scientific writing of protocols or SOPs. Exposure to IND or regulatory document preparation is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot complex experimental challenges.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

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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