**Scientist 1** **Location:** Irvine, CA 92614 **Pay Rate:** $35-$38/hr (DOE) **Shift:** Monday - Friday **Contract to Hire** Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Scientist 1 for a contract-to-hire, on-site position. If you have a passion for cell and gene therapy research and are ready to contribute to the development of new products and services, this is the opportunity for you. Join a leading global company in cell culture media and reagents for biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, and regenerative medicine research. **Overview:** The Scientist 1 position involves conducting research to support cell and gene therapy product development and process improvements. This position requires performing cell culture experiments, handling primary cells and cell lines, and conducting various chemical/biological assays. You will play an active role in product development, technical product support, and process optimization. The successful candidate will demonstrate solid experience in cell biology, experimental design, and data analysis within a regulated environment. **Responsibilities:** • Perform cell culture experiments for product development, technical support, and process improvements. • Handle primary cells and cell lines in both adherent and suspension cultures. • Conduct chemical and biological assays including cell counting, staining, and imaging. • Perform data analysis and experimental design, ensuring accurate and thorough results. • Prepare formal reports and presentations for team meetings. • Participate actively in group/project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. • Maintain Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). • Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities and reading relevant technical publications. **Qualifications:** • B.S. with 5 years or M.S. with 2 years of relevant experience in cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field. • Prior experience with Cell Therapy, Gene Therapy, or Immunology is preferred. • Strong knowledge of mammalian cell culture techniques. • Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment such as pH meters and scales. • Experience with media preparation, flow cytometry, gene transfection, ELISA, and antibody quantification is a plus. • Knowledge of GMP and GLP procedures. If you’re ready to contribute to cutting-edge research in cell and gene therapy, apply now! 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.