Scientist, Research Scientist, Data Scientist

Scientist

Kelly Science and Clinical is looking for a passionate and driven Scientist to join one of our Global Medical Device clients in Jacksonville, FL for an exciting long-term opportunity. If you love pushing the boundaries of science and want your work to genuinely impact people’s lives, this role is for you.

As a Kelly employee, you’ll enjoy a fully benefited, full-time position including Medical and Dental coverage, 401(K), Paid Time Off covering holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time, along with a variety of additional benefits to choose from.

Pay Rate: $24.00 – $28.00/hr and up, based on experience

Shift: Monday – Friday | Day Shift

Duration:
One year with strong potential to extend

• Step into a dynamic lab environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be at the forefront of advanced materials characterization, working with cutting-edge instrumentation and techniques including:
• FTIR spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS)
• Refractive index measurement, oxygen permeability testing, and optical density analysis
• Contact-angle determination, surface roughness evaluation, and gravimetric water content assessment
• Routine solution testing – pH, conductivity, and osmolality – using USP and validated methods
• Beyond testing, you’ll help develop and implement new test methods, support method validation, and contribute to analytical work spanning stability, pre-clinical, clinical, and regulatory studies.

• Supporting competitor product analysis and building out a master database
• Contributing to new instrumentation qualification
• Assisting with equipment calibration management and system updates
• Participating in guided analytical method development aligned with team priorities

• BS in Chemistry, Forensics Science or a related field
• 1+ year of industry lab experience
• Solid understanding of data integrity, quality, and management principles
• Experience working in a GxP/R&D environment
• Sharp analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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.