R&D Chemist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Jacksonville, FL (Job ID US3629694_BH10039091)

Description

Job Title: R&D Chemist– Polymer & Materials Development
Location: Jacksonville, FL (On-site)
Pay Rate: $25/hr+ (dependent on experience)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Employment Type: Contract (12 month, potential for extension or renewal)

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Chemist to support novel contact lens and intraocular material development efforts. This role is ideal for someone passionate about polymer science, materials innovation, and hands-on laboratory research. You will work on developing and manufacturing new lens formulations, generating experimental data, and contributing to the advancement of next-generation vision care technologies.

Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Research & Development (90%)

• Support development of novel contact lens and intraocular materials and polymerization technologies.

• Formulate and manufacture prototype lenses, including hands-on lens production in a glove box (up to ~70 lenses/day as needed).

• Prepare multiple formulations per day to support ongoing experiments.

• Operate a variety of analytical instruments (training provided), such as:

• HPLC

• UV/VIS

• FTIR

• DMA

• DSC

• NMR

Data Reporting & Documentation (10%)

• Enter all experimental data into validated systems (e.g., LIMS, protocol management platforms).

• Analyze results and prepare clear technical summaries and reports.

• Present findings at team meetings and contribute to scientific discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on research laboratory experience.

• Strong foundation in polymer chemistry; experience in formulation development a plus.

• Familiarity with analytical techniques (HPLC, UV/VIS, FTIR, etc.) preferred—training available.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Ideal Candidate
You thrive in the lab, enjoy developing new materials, and have a strong interest in polymer chemistry and formulation science. You take initiative, communicate clearly, and are excited to contribute to innovative material technologies that support next-generation vision products.

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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.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

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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.

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