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Medical Affairs Research Associate

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Compensation
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Location
Irvine, CA
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is seeking a Medical Affairs Research Associate Scientist for a long‑term engagement with a global MedTech client. The role involves independent work on in‑vivo and bench models of cardiac products, data analysis, protocol execution, and collaboration with R&D, medical safety and quality teams. Full‑time position offers full benefits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationStatistical ModelingMATLABPrismSASMinitabRSPSSMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointGood Laboratory PracticesOperating Room ProceduresHistologySoft Tissue HandlingLarge Animal HandlingBioinstrumentation EquipmentCardiac Electrophysiology Knowledge

Qualifications

MS in Sciences or Engineering5-8 Years Laboratory ExperienceExperience in Cardiology, Cardiac Biophysics and AnatomyTravel Required 40%

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Medical Affairs Research Associate Scientist for a long-term engagement with one of our Global MedTech clients. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Medical Affairs Research Associate Scientist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Independently works on in-vivo and bench models for the investigation of cardiac products and how they perform in a simulated clinical use setting.

  • Independently identifies data outliers, prepares data for statistical analysis for in-vivo study data

  • Assists in in-vivo protocol execution, may develop or be a part of developing new processes/test fixtures or methods for medical device testing

  • Interfaces with internal customers within R&D, Medical Safety, and Quality

  • May be asked to assist in model development for proper statistical analysis of in-vivo, clinical, and other parametric datasets

  • May be asked to assist in the production of mathematical and/or computational

modeling of cardiac systems using electromechanical design and controls

  • Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental

compliance as well as develop a strong working knowledge of design controls and quality assurance standards of procedure.

  • Has a working knowledge of good laboratory practices and operating room procedures

  • Willingness to develop an understanding of cardiac electrophysiology procedures and the products used

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual

must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • Experience in working with soft tissue (handling, histology and fixation, including staining and dissection). Previous experience with Bioinstrumentation laboratory equipment.

  • Experience in working with large animal (porcine/ovine, etc.) and bench top models.

  • Experience with preparing technical information for publication • Experience in performing literature searches to inform study protocol guidelines

  • Strong working knowledge of statistical models and interpretation

  • Strong working knowledge with all of the programs listed: Microsoft office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), statistical analysis tools (such as SAS or Minitab, R, SPSS), and working knowledge of Mathematical modeling MATLAB software or Prism

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum MS in the Sciences or Engineering or equivalent from an accredited Laboratory Science program, College or University.

At least 5-8 years of Laboratory experience (Industry and/or Hospital); and/or related medical device development experience and/or training is required. Experience in cardiology, cardiac biophysics and anatomy are preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Computer skills strongly required. Good written and oral English communication skills essential.

Weekends, Domestic travel will be required at least 40%.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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 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.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

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.

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