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Quality Control Chemist III

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist III position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Quality Control Chemist for a 6-month contract opportunity with one of our clients, a leading small molecule CDMO at their Irvine, CA facility. 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.

Workplace: Onsite in Irvine, CA.

Pay rate: $34-38/hour

Position title: Quality Control Chemist III

Position type: 6-month contract

Overview

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Quality Control Chemist to join our dynamic team in Irvine, CA. As a member of our Quality Control Department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our pharmaceutical products through meticulous analytical testing and method development.

Responsibilities

  • Perform method validation, verification, transfer, and analytical testing for clinical submission materials, including raw materials, finished products, stabilities, and cleaning validation.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation.
  • Perform and document laboratory investigations, as necessary.
  • Peer review data generated by other chemists and technicians.
  • Develop, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods.
  • Conduct method transfers from other facilities and departments.
  • Author standard operating procedures and analytical methods.
  • Perform and/or assist with equipment calibrations and qualification.
  • Assist laboratory management with laboratory employee training.
  • Assist laboratory management in preparation for internal, customer, and agency audits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related discipline. 5 years' experience in a chemistry laboratory, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 years' experience with analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, GC, CE, ICP, FTIR, and dissolution apparatus required.
  • 2 years' experience in GLP or GMP (preferred) environment.
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and effectively perform concurrent tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail.

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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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.

Salary : $34 - $38

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