Scientist Job Listing at Kelly Services in West Sacramento, CA (Job ID 9399119)

Description

 Kelly is hiring for aScientist position with one of our clients in West Sacramento, CA.

• Full time- W2

• M-F 7am-4pm, OT is possible

• 12 months contract (May be extended or converted)

• $42/hr

Job Description:

• Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses

• Assists in the development and verification of test methodologies for the use in the laboratory

• Ensures instruments and equipment in the lab are functioning properly and maintained by performing or arranging scheduled maintenance

• Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies

• Complies with safety policies and procedures

• Complies with QC and QA policies and procedures

• May train other employees

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• A BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in laboratory testing for the specialties performed by the Life Technologies Clinical services Lab is required

Preferred Skills:

• Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.

• Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.

• Bend or twist to reach into lower cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies stored on lower shelves.

• Stretch or over-the-head arm movements to reach into high cabinets and shelves to remove or store supplies.

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

• Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.

• Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.

• Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.  Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.
 
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. That's why we're proud to offer a complete array of voluntary benefits to members of the Kelly talent community.
 
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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.

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