Junior Analytical Chemist

Kelly Services is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Analytical Chemist to join our team in the Miami, FL area. This is a temporary to hire role with the opportunity to convert to a full-time position after 6 months.

We are looking for a talented Junior Analytical Chemist to conduct laboratory activities with limited supervision, including analyzing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished pharmaceutical products for quality, safety, purity, strength, and identity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and experience with HPLC.

• Conduct laboratory activities with limited supervision, including analyzing raw materials, in-process materials, and finished pharmaceutical products for quality, safety, purity, strength, and identity.
• Independently set up and operate lab equipment, prepare reagents, solvents, and solutions for analytical and formulation activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records in lab notebooks of all testing performed.
• Process analytical data on lab equipment such as HPLC/UPLC, enter data in spreadsheets, and conduct routine calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with team members.
• Conduct lab work in accordance with SOPs & STPs; follow Corporate safety rules and procedures.

• BS in Chemistry required.
• 1-2 years of HPLC experience required - academia accepted.
• Must possess broad analytical chemistry knowledge in HPLC, GC, UV, FTIR, and other related analytical technologies.
• Proven ability and/or experience with compendial test methods or pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical equipment and computerized systems for operation and troubleshooting.

Kelly Services offers a competitive hourly rate of $27-$32, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule, and local candidates preferred. We also offer a range of benefits, 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. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.