Scientist, Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Science​/ Research

Kelly® is looking for a Scientist to work at a premier pharmaceutical industry leader in Irvine, CA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Pay: $30.00–$36.00 per hour

Shift: 1st

• Supporting analytical method development, validation, and transfer for drug product development, including formulation, stability, and release testing.

• Validating and verifying new or existing USP methods; writing and reviewing validation/verification protocols, reports, and SOPs.

• Conducting method improvements and modifications for commercial or new products and troubleshooting instrument or analytical issues for raw materials and finished products.

• Maintaining excellent documentation for lab notebooks, logbooks, validation and verification reports, stability studies, lot release testing, and R&D protocols.

• Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, ICP, UV, FTIR, dissolution testers, Malvern Particle Analyzers, and XRD.

• Analyzing organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.

• Supporting method development, validation, transfer, and feasibility studies for drug products.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or higher) in Chemistry, with two or more years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry (small molecules) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Have hands-on experience developing and validating analytical methods using HPLC and/or GC for assay, impurity analysis, residual solvents, and dissolution.

• Demonstrate proficiency in documentation practices and cGMP compliance, with prior experience supporting CMC documents for ANDA filing (preferred).

• Are skilled in using Empower software and operating a range of analytical instruments.

• Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) for clear documentation and project updates.

• Possess strong analytical and mathematical skills, including statistical analysis, method validation, and interpretation of scientific data.

• Are self-motivated, capable of working independently, and able to prioritize and implement work with minimal supervision.

• Have experience with FDA audits for cGMP compliance (desirable).

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Please note:

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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. For more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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