R&D Scientist - Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Job Listing at Kelly Services in St. Louis, MO (Job ID 10038849)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Medical Laboratory Associate Scientist for a contract-to-hire ( ~7–12 month temporary position before being considered for conversion to permanent) role with the R&D department of a biotechnology company in St. Louis, MO. If you're passionate about bringing scientific discoveries to life and ready to advance your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

This position requires professional analytical chemistry experience in a high-complexity testing laboratory. Candidates must have hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and/or mass spectrometry to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing for RUO/CLIA high-complexity workflows.
• Conduct QA/QC on analytical results and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory reagents, supplies, and inventories.
• Support biomarker development for neurodegenerative disease programs.
• Accurately record and report results in paper or electronic systems.
• Develop and revise SOPs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality policies.
• Assist project scientists and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 3+ years of professional research and/or clinical lab experience.
  • OR, MT/CLS degree with 1+ year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Required: Professional experience in analytical chemistry within a GMP or CLIA high-complexity laboratory. Academic experience cannot replace this requirement.
• Required: Hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and/or mass spectrometry in a clinical or industry setting (under GMP, GLP,  and/or CLIA regulations preferred)
• Experience working with human biological specimens (e.g., blood) and biosafety procedures.
• Preferred: Experience with immunoassays.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel) and database entry.

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract-to-hire (temp-to-perm)
• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Pay Rate: ~$30–35/hour, depending on relevant clinical laboratory experience
• Work on impactful projects in neurodegenerative disease research.
• Collaborative R&D environment with opportunities for professional growth.

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.

 Apply on company website