Scientist

S cientist
Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group Kelly OCG, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Scientist f or a long term engagement at one of our Global personal care/consumer product clients in Fort Washington, PA.
The role is eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, 401K, and annual performance reviews.

On site
Monday Friday standard business hours
Length of assignment until March 2026
Pay is $38.00-$40.00 an hour
This role requires you provide your own IT (laptop) device

The Scientist is tasked with carrying out method development, validation, and interpretation of analytical methods for testing consumer products, as well as providing critical investigational support.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate chromatography and mass spectrometry methods for the analysis of consumer health products across various types of dosage forms such as tablets, liquids, semisolids and engineered products.
  
• Interpret complex analytical data and provide detailed reports and presentations to cross-functional teams.
  
• Lead critical investigations into analytical issues, troubleshooting instrumentation, and developing solutions to support project timelines.
  
• Conduct testing for trace level impurities analysis, identify impurities, and elucidate structures using appropriate orthogonal techniques.
  
• Collaborate with chemists, and other scientists to design experiments and integrate data into broader research and development efforts.
  
• Maintain and operate analytical instruments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
  
• Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, which may include the preparation of documentation for regulatory submission and responses to regulatory agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. (1-3 years), MS (3-5 years) or BS (5 to 8 years), in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field experience in the consumer product, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry.
  
• Extensive hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as HPLC, UPLC, Gas Chromatography, FTIR, Mass Spectrometry including method development, validation, and data interpretation is required.
  
• Experience in trace analysis such as Nitrosamines are preferred.
  
• Knowledge in structure elucidation, statistical analysis, data modeling tools are preferred but not required.
  
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct thorough investigations into analytical challenges.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and effectively.
  
• Proven track record of working collaboratively in a team environment and contributing to cross-functional projects.
  
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH, ISO) related to analytical method development and validation.
  
• Experience mentoring and training junior scientists is highly desirable.

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