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Company: Kelly Services
Location: Petaluma, CA
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Research Associate, Protein Sciences, for a 3-month contract opportunity with an innovative biotechnology and medical device company in Petaluma, CA. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Workplace: Onsite in Petaluma CA.
Position Title: Research Associate, Protein Sciences
Position Type: 3-month contract
Pay rate: $45-55 per hour.
Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical
Overview
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company Overview:
Our client is a leader in developing and manufacturing advanced antimicrobial technologies for medical and consumer applications. They specialize in Class II medical devices and are committed to innovation, safety, and regulatory excellence.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join our dynamic research team focused on protein chemistry. The successful candidate will primarily work on the characterization and analysis of proteins within human serum, contributing to advancements in understanding protein interactions and functions.
Responsibilities

  • Conduct experiments involving extraction, purification, and analysis of proteins from human serum.
  • Utilize various techniques such as mass spectrometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis for protein characterization.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement research projects.
  • Analyze and interpret data, preparing detailed reports and presenting findings at team meetings.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience with protein chemistry
  • Experience in protein extraction, purification, and analysis techniques.
  • Strong molecular biology techniques, such as cloning, plasmid purification, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blot.
  • Proficiency in using laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, mass spectrometers, and centrifuges.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
Why Join Us:
  • Competitive compensation package and potential for permanent placement following the temporary period.
  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
  • Access to ongoing career development and networking opportunities through Kelly® Science & Clinical's expansive network of industry experts and recruiters.
If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research.
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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?

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.


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