Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a **Medical Laboratory Associate Scientist** for **contract-to-hire (temp-to-permanent, ~6 month conversion)** position with the R&D department at a biotechnology company in **St. Louis, MO.** If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts. We’re seeking a qualified Associate Scientist to join our team and contribute to advancing R&D and clinical programs. **Key Responsibilities:** + Perform laboratory tests for Research Use Only ("RUO")/ Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ("CLIA") high complexity testing. + Conduct QA/QC on test results and analyses. + Maintain reagents and supplies inventory. + Assist in the development of biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. + Accurately record and report results in paper or electronic formats. + Develop and revise SOPs, ensuring compliance with safety policies. + Support project scientists and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 3+ years of research/clinical lab experience + OR a degree in Medical Technology (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) with 1+ year of clinical lab experience. + Experience with human biological specimens (e.g., blood) and biosafety procedures. + Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail. + Familiarity with immunoassays, liquid chromatography, or mass spectrometry is a plus. + Proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and database entry. **Job Details:** + Job Type: Contract-to-hire (temp-to-perm) + Location: St. Louis, MO + Target pay rate: approximately $30-36/hour, dependent on relevant experience in a clinical laboratory **Why Join Us?** + Work on impactful projects in neurodegenerative disease research. + Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth.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.