Research Principal Scientist

Physical Properties Scientist

Kelly Science and Clinical is currently seeking Physical Properties Scientist for a long-term role at one of our Global medical device clients in Jacksonville, FL.

This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position. As a Kelly employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You’ll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Shift: Monday through Friday (day shift)

Pay Rate: $24.00- $28 an hour and up based on experience

Duration: one year will extend

Job Description:

• Develop and implement new test methods and instrumentation to support the routine evaluation of physical properties of new products and formulations, with the possibility of knowledge transfer to other teams based on strategic initiatives or technological advancements.
• Support method validation by conducting tests in accordance with specified protocol requirements. Sample types typically include solutions, mixtures, coupons, and lenses. Reviews of results will be completed by designated personnel.
• Responsible for routine testing of solutions, including pH, conductivity, and osmolality analysis, utilizing USP or other validated test methods, and performing verification/calibration procedures as required.
• Assist with competitor product inventory and testing. Support data entry and compilation of competitive testing information to maintain and build a master database.
• Provide analytical support for stability, pre-clinical, clinical, and regulatory studies and respond to related enquiries.
• Assist with the maintenance of calibration status for laboratory equipment, including facilitating component calibration updates and supporting system change requests to revise calibration due dates.
• Contribute to the qualification of new instrumentation, with reviews performed by assigned personnel.
• Participate in guided development of analytical methods aligned with team priorities, subject to workload and expertise.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field such as Engineering or Microscopy with minimum of 1 year industry lab work experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of data integrity, data quality, and data management principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional experience and support of GxP in R&D environment

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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.

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