R&D Study Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Lenexa, KS (Job ID US3587910_BH9911233)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a R&D Technician (3 month contract) for a temporary opportunity with on of our biomanufacturing partners in the Kansas City area. If you're interested in jumpstarting your career in vaccine development by working in a laboratory, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
 

Location: Lenexa, KS
Pay: $25/hour

Job Summary
This position provides hands-on support for vaccine development and licensure efforts, including label expansions and product enhancements. The role involves both laboratory and clinical tasks, all conducted in accordance with internal quality systems and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Support

• Conduct a variety of lab assays (e.g., microbiology, tissue culture, ELISA, Western blot, PCR) under supervision
• Assist in the execution and documentation of protocols for developing analytical assays
• Learn and apply new techniques as needed
• Record experimental data in spreadsheets for analysis
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties.

Clinical Support

• Assist in animal studies, including animal handling, sample collection and processing
• Enter data and help prepare documentation for clinical activities
• Must be comfortable working with research animals.

Operational & Communication

• Order supplies from approved vendors and communicate with suppliers as needed
• Coordinate with team members across departments to ensure project timelines are met

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed lab records and documentation
• Contribute to drafting or editing standard procedures, reports, and study protocols
• Support internal data presentations and updates using tools like PowerPoint

Core Competencies

• Adapts to changing project needs
• Responsive to internal and external requests
• Collaborates well and communicates effectively
• Seeks continuous learning opportunities
• Pays strong attention to detail and quality
• Contributes positively to team goals

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of microbiological methods and lab safety practices
• Experience with common molecular and immunological assays
• Ability to assist in clinical animal studies
• Strong documentation and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field
• Hands-on experience with aseptic technique, bacterial culture, and poultry handling preferred
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as PCR, ELISA, and Western blot is a plus

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 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.

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