Associate Scientist

Associate Scienitst
Kelly Outsourcing & Consulting Group (KellyOCG), a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking
Associate Scientist
long term engagement for our client in Spring House. PA. This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position. As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You'll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

**Day shift on site

Must be able to provide your own IT device (laptop)

Pay is $38-40 an hour
Job Description**
We are seeking a highly motivated BS- or MS-level chemist with small molecule analytical and purification skills to work in our laboratories to advance drug discovery programs toward the clinic. The Associate Scientist will support purification operations in a high throughput discovery environment. This role is responsible for routine operation and maintenance of HPLC/MS and SFC/MS systems, performing small molecule and peptide purifications, and downstream sample handling including assay ready solution preparation, and ensuring safe, organized lab operations. She/he will maintain close interactions with scientists from Discovery Chemistry, Discovery Process Chemistry and Parallel Medicinal Chemistry teams to expedite the compound design-synthesis-test iterations. Strong people skills and the ability to thrive in a team and goal driven environment are key attributes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily system suitability check on analytical and preparative HPLC/MS, SFC/MS
• Perform preliminary method screening experiments, HPLC/MS and SFC/MS–based purifications of small molecules and peptides, post purification QC and downstream handling.
• Maintain instrument in good working condition and perform troubleshooting analysis and maintenance as required; coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance with service provider when needed
• Support lab operations and maintain general lab orderliness
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe working environment and operate in a safe manner
• Other duties and assignments as needed to support the lab operations

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Analytical, Synthetic, Organic, Medicinal chemistry or related chemistry degree is required
• Minimum of 2 years analytical or purification HPLC/SFC with mass spectrometry experience required
• Knowledge of modern chromatography techniques, such as HPLC or SFC with MS detector experience.
• Experience with Waters equipment with Masslynx software preferred
• Independent thinking and the ability to effectively collaborate in a highly matrixed environment
• Must be detail oriented with strong organization/communication skills and have good documentation practices
• What happens next Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more. Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, #P1

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