**Associate Scientist – Santa Ana, CA** Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an **Associate Scientist** for a position with a premier client in the development of cell culture media & reagents. 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. **Type:** Contract - 1 year (potential for conversion) **Shift:** M-F 8a-5p (flexibility) **Pay Rate:** $28.85 - $31.25 **Responsibilities** + Assist with routine preparation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, particularly HPLC instruments. + Perform sample preparation tasks, ensuring consistency and accuracy. + Gain exposure to operating HPLC instruments by conducting routine runs under supervision. + Support in performing basic chemical assays and recording simple data. + Engage actively in learning opportunities to develop skills in analytical techniques. + Collaborate with team members in group and project meetings to enhance understanding of experimental processes. + Maintain Good Laboratory Practices, Procedures, and documentation in daily activities. **Upwards Growth OR Scientist I:** + Operate analytical instrumentation routinely; HPLC experience is essential + Run the HPLC instrument occasionally or do any maintenance/troubleshooting + Develop robust HPLC methods for small and large molecules + Handle sample preparation with high consistency and minimal variability + Perform various chemical/biological assays and moderate data analysis + Participate in experimental design **Qualifications:** + **Education:** + B.S. in a Biological/Chemical Science or equivalent + M.S. preferred + **Experience:** + 0-3 years of relevant working experience with HPLC + Additional experience in other analytical chemistry techniques is desirable + **Knowledge:** + Advanced in Analytical Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Biochemistry + Basic laboratory equipment (scales, pH meters, etc.) + Importance of analytical precision and accuracy + Experimental/research concepts, practices, procedures, and statistical data analysis + General computer systems knowledge + GMP, GLP, and GDP procedures 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 (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) 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. 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