Job Title:
Senior Research Scientist
Company: Kelly Services
Location: Manhasset, NY
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
**Job Title:** Senior Research Scientist **Job Type:** Option for Direct-Hire/Permanent or Temp-to-Perm **Location:** Manhasset, NY **Travel:** Limited (occasional travel for team meetings) **Position Overview** Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a **Senior Research Scientist** to support cutting-edge research focused on elucidating **neuro-immune reflex pathways** to enable neural modulation as a therapeutic approach for autoimmune diseases. This role will lead and execute preclinical research, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications. **Key Responsibilities** + Design, author protocols, execute, and report on **in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies** , as well as clinical feasibility studies + Lead and perform **animal-based research** , with a focus on translational relevance + Collaborate cross-functionally with **Product Development, Clinical Research, Engineering, and Marketing** teams + Manage and mentor technical staff + Analyze complex datasets and integrate findings across disciplines + Evaluate and contribute to new product concepts and development strategies + Stay current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and regulatory/testing standards + Present findings through **internal reports, publications, and scientific conferences** + Maintain the highest standards of **scientific integrity, ethics, and professionalism** **Minimum Qualifications** + Ph.D. in **Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Immunology** , or related discipline + Postdoctoral experience and/or prior industry experience + Strong background in **immunology, physiology, and molecular biology** + Proven ability to design and execute complex experimental studies + Demonstrated success solving **multidisciplinary scientific problems** + Strong data analysis and interpretation skills + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Publication and presentation record aligned with experience level + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a **fast-paced, start-up environment** **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with **rodent models of neuroinflammation or neurodegeneration** + Hands-on experience with: + Rodent surgery + Flow cytometry + Immunohistochemistry + Microscopy + qPCR + Electrophysiology + Bioanalytical assays **Physical Requirements** + Ability to perform routine laboratory tasks, including lifting up to 20 lbs + Comfortable with extended periods of sitting and repetitive laboratory activities 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. 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