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State College, PAFull-time$78–81K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$78–81K/yr
Location
State College, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate, required

Job overview

Kelly Science is seeking a Scientist for a growing company in State College, Pennsylvania. The role focuses on developing, optimizing, validating, and manufacturing mammalian cell-based assays and related products. The Scientist also supports product quality, client studies, and customer service, and participates in marketing activities. A PhD in biological sciences or a related field is required; immunology background is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cell-Based Assays, requiredMammalian Cell Culture, requiredDNA, requiredPlasmid Construction, requiredMolecular Biology Techniques, requiredImmunology, nice to have

Qualifications

PhD in Biological Sciences or Related Field, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Kelly Science is seeking a Scientist for a growing company located in State College, PA.

Salary: $78,000-81,000/year

Shift: Monday - Friday 1st shift

Employment Type: Full Time; Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

  • Design, conduct, and interpret experiments to develop, optimize, validate, and manufacture mammalian cell-based assays, reporter cells, and other products. Evaluate new technologies and troubleshoot technical challenges.

  • Support product quality and availability by performing routine quality testing, maintaining inventory, remanufacturing materials as needed, and helping assemble and ship kits and technical documents.

  • Present and discuss results in team meetings, recommend next steps, and collaborate with colleagues to develop and prioritize experimental strategies. Keep accurate, up-to-date laboratory records and communicate important findings or issues promptly.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory, including assigned bench and work areas.

  • Support client studies and customer service by managing contract studies, responding to technical inquiries, and contributing to manuals, guides, and application notes.

  • Participate in marketing activities such as customer visits, trade shows, webinars, and scientific presentations as needed.

Qualification:

  • PhD in biological sciences or a related scientific field

  • Extensive experience with cell based assays, mammalian cell culturing, DNA, plasmid construction and molecular biology techniques.

  • Immunology background would be nice to have.

Interested? Please apply today for immediate consideration!

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,004 open Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–81K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$115–184K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$100–160K/yr1,000 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 47% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($151K) — in the lowest quarter of Scientist salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 86 open Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,004 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 6 years (1,530 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 329 of the 2,004 open Scientist jobs (16%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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