Associate Scientist

Kelly Science is seeking an Associate Scientist for a growing company located in State College, PA.

Salary: $55,/year Bonus Eligibility

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Employment Type: Full Time;
Direct Hire

• Perform routine mammalian cell culture, including maintenance, passaging, and preparation for downstream applications.
• Execute laboratory protocols with precision, consistency, and adherence to sterile technique and quality standards.
• Accurately document procedures, observations, and results in accordance with lab and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, including careful reagent handling, labeling, timing, and procedural accuracy.
• Identify deviations, inconsistencies, or opportunities for improvement and proactively communicate observations to supervisors.
• Adapt to evolving protocols or experimental needs while maintaining compliance and data integrity.
• Support general lab operations, including inventory awareness, equipment upkeep, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

• Bachelors degree in cell biology or a related scientific field.
• 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience. Experience with mammalian cell culture under aseptic technique REQUIRED.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to follow protocols exactly while recognizing when results, conditions, or observations warrant escalation or discussion.

Interested? Please apply for immediate consideration!

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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