Analytical Scientist; HPLC)

Position: Analytical Scientist (HPLC)
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an Analytical Scientist to join a growing company located in San Diego, CA.

Pay: $44/hour

Shift: Monday-Friday 1st Shift

Employment Type:

Full Time; 12 month contract with strong possibility for extension

Summary:

We're seeking an Analytical Scientist to support non-GxP small-molecule discovery research. The role manages compound preparation and chromatographic analysis, interprets and reports results, and ensures timely data uploads. Strong hands-on HPLC/UPLC skills are essential to deliver reliable results across multiple projects and tight timelines.

Job

Responsibilities include:

+ Perform routine and non-routine UPLC/HPLC analyses to support medium-throughput stability studies and related workflows.

+ Prepare, evaluate, and document small-molecule formulations for preclinical studies.

+ Coordinate compound ordering, receipt, inventory, tracking, and analysis across multiple programs to meet project timelines.

+ Optimize chromatographic methods and maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instruments to ensure efficient operation and reliable data.

+ Analyze and review data in Agilent Open Lab CDS; maintain accurate records, complete quality checks, upload results to designated databases, and communicate findings to project teams.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelors degree in chemistry of a related scientific field with 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical environment OR Master's degree in Chemistry of a related scientific field with 2+ years of hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

+ Demonstrated hands-on experience with small-molecule analysis, HPLC and UPLC system operation, method execution, stability assessment, troubleshooting, and chromatographic data analysis. Experience supporting medium-throughput workflows is required.

+ Must have experience working in a non-GXP research environment.

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Experience with Openlab CDS

Interested? Please apply today for immediate consideration!

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