**Associate R&D Chemist – Pacoima, CA** **Position Overview:** The Associate R&D Chemist works independently to develop, analyze, and improve products using new and existing raw materials. Responsibilities include product matching, costing, and overseeing prototype testing. Some supervisory duties may be involved, directing assistants and technicians. This role collaborates with Quality Control, Production, and Sales teams, with occasional customer interaction. **Details:** + Pay range: $30 - $33/hr + Shift: Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm + Duration: Temp-to-Hire (Roughly 6 month conversion) **Responsibilities:** + Develop and enhance products, including juice concentrates and flavors, per customer or internal requirements. + Conduct product tastings and perform costing analysis. + Create master formulas and detailed compounding instructions. + Prepare product specs for customer submission and assist with technical inquiries. + Conduct shelf-life and stability testing. + Assist in initial production runs of new products. + Manage sample requests in the absence of the R&D Manager. + Maintain regular attendance and complete additional projects as needed. **Qualifications:** + B.S. in Food Science or related field OR high school diploma with equivalent experience. + 3-4 years of R&D Chemist experience preferred. + Strong taste and aroma evaluation skills. + Fluent in English, both written and verbal. \#P1 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 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. 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.