Research Associate I

Company: Kelly Services
Location: National City
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Research Associate I - San Diego, CAWe are seeking a Research Associate to join our team and help our efforts by expanding our analytical and isolation chemistry capabilities. Areas of responsibility will involve extraction and isolation of peptides from bacterial cultures, HPLC and LC-MS operation and maintenance, and preparation and analysis of analytical samples for exploratory work.Responsibilities:

• Extract, isolate, and analyze--peptides from bacterial fermentation broths
• Maintenance and operation of HPLC and LC-MS systems
• Prepare and analyze samples from small-scale cultures using LC-MS
• Acquire, evaluate, interpret, and present experimental results
• Maintain a clean and organized lab space
• Maintain a well-stocked lab inventory
• Always follow laboratory safety procedures and wear personal protection equipment in the labQualifications:
  • BA/BS or MS (or equivalent experience) in analytical, synthetic, organic, or medicinal chemistry or a related field
  • 2+ years experience working with--reverse phase HPLC, LC-MS, and other forms of chromatography
  • Able to manage, organize, and critically evaluate data
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary, team-driven work environment
  • Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently
  • Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in interpretation of MS and NMR data
    • Hands on experience with and maintenance of Agilent instruments
    • Molecular biology and microbiology experience
    • Prior experience in a startup or industry environmentFor immediate consideration, apply today! Contact Toni for further inquiries--at 714 454 8252 OR TONM369@kellyservices.com--Why Kelly--?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire talented people just like you. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills and interests-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background/education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get you noticed.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]

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