R&D Research Associate Job Listing at Kelly Services in North Charleston, SC (Job ID 9397239)

Description

Kelly Services® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. We are proud to offer a 3 month temporary opportunity to work as an R&D Research Associate located in North Charleston, SC.

Pay: $20/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 
 

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Research and Development team as a Contract Assistant. This role will primarily involve supporting various tasks related to product development, including laboratory work and greenhouse trials. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and manage samples according to R&D protocols.
• Conduct analytical and physical testing on materials following approved protocols.
• Document work thoroughly and accurately in lab notebook and database.
• Assist with lab trials, product formulation analysis, and execution of production and field biology trials.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab workspace and equipment.
• Occasionally assist in greenhouse activities, including field biology trials.
• Potential involvement in production scale product trials.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks, multitask, and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or actively pursuing one in Chemistry, Biology, or Horticulture (other math or science fields considered).

If you are passionate about scientific research and eager to contribute to innovative projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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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 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.

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