Senior Research Scientist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Anaheim, CA (Job ID 9539407)

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Senior Research Scientist – Composites R&I
Anaheim, CA  | Direct Hire | $120-150k/yr
Kelly Science and Clinical is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Scientist to join their Composite R&I group in Anaheim. This role is central to driving breakthrough innovation in next-generation materials and process technology. You will lead research projects that support growth in the Defense, Aerospace, and Automotive industries while ensuring alignment with overall business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage development projects in the composites sector with minimal supervision.
- Utilize fundamental scientific principles in research to advance the company's strategic goals.
- Build and maintain technical relationships with internal teams and external customers, sharing research findings.
- Innovate, protect intellectual property, and support technical projects while mentoring junior team members.
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, ensuring timely delivery of business objectives.

Qualifications:
- PhD in Organic/Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Composite materials, ideally with customer-facing or manufacturing project involvement.
- Expertise in thermoset composites and deep technical knowledge in organic/polymer chemistry.
- Experience in product/process transition from R&D to production, with familiarity in six sigma processes.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead and influence teams.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. and compliance with U.S. export control requirements.
 

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 Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's 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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