Back to Jobs search

Associate Scientist

Kelly Services • State College, PA • 3h ago

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

Salary: $55,000-65,000/year + Bonus Eligibility

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

Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire

Job responsibilities include:

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.

Qualifications include:

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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be 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. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Similar Jobs

Retail Sales Associate - Full Time

AutoZone, Inc. • State College, PA • 14h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Job Description AutoZone's store teams are the frontline of WOW! customer service, ensuring that customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. Store employees maintain well-stocked inventory, a...

14h ago

Go to Apply

Part Sales Manager - Full Time

AutoZone, Inc. • State College, PA • 18h ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description AutoZone's Store Management team drives store performance, fosters a productive team, and ensures exceptional customer service. Managers and MITs play a key leadership role, expected to Live The Pledge an...

18h ago

Go to Apply

Part Sales Manager - Part Time

AutoZone, Inc. • State College, PA • 18h ago

Management & Administrative

18h ago

Go to Apply

Assistant Store Manager, Manager 1

Comcast • State College, PA • 21h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascin...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Operations Manager, RSR

Amazon • Bellefonte, PA • 23h ago

Management & Administrative

Description This position may require in-role training at an operating site which will be up to 15 weeks in duration. This training will be located 50+ miles away from the home site location. All travel accommodations fo...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Electrical Engineer - Ultrasound (Reedsville, PA)

Philips • Reedsville, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

As an R&D Electrical Engineer in New Product Development for Biomedical Imaging & Therapeutic Ultrasound, you will design and advance medical ultrasound transducers in Reedsville, PA. You will help move concepts...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Ultrasound Product Industrialization Leader

Philips • Reedsville, PA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

The Ultrasound Business Philips ultrasound solutions connect technology, clinicians and patients to empower patient-focused care and elevate the healthcare experience. Our comprehensive portfolio - ranging from ultra-mob...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service/Sales

Home Depot • State College, PA • 1d ago

Management & Administrative

Job Description Position Purpose: Customer Service/Sales associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates learn about products usi...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Fiscal Administrative Assistant

MIFFLIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORI • Lewistown, PA • 1d ago

Management & Administrative

Fiscal Administrative Assistant Full-time, hourly (21.00/hr) Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person Applications should be sent...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Human Resource Specialist

The GEO Group • Philipsburg, PA • 1d ago

Role and Responsibilities: Under limited supervision, you will provide paraprofessional HR support, including recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, employee relations, regulatory reporting requirements and benefits...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.