Position Summary:Join a highly technical analytical team in a dynamic work environment where you will participate in contracted client analytical programs as a member of the Analytical, Formulation and Stability (AFS) Department. This role will perform biophysical and biochemical testing as a part of reference material characterization, per-formulation studies, formulation studies, and clinical in use studies.
Responsibilities:- Regularly exercises technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project goals. Techniques to applied may include HPLC, SDS-CGE, IEF, Fluorescence, biophysical characterization techniques on proteins, and/or other techniques to monitor physical and chemical stability of proteins.
- Makes detailed observations and carries out elementary data analysis.
- Understands experiments and conducts troubleshooting analysis.
- Maintains and updates knowledge of instrumentation.
- Notebook upkeep and writing skills.
- Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature; maintains professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
- Assures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemicals used in the area; assures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures, and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.
- Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.
Requirements: - The Associate Scientist level requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related area (or equivalent training) with 5+ years' experience or Master's degree and 3+ years' experience
- Experience in plate-based analytical techniques are preferred
- Good oral presentation and technical writing skills
- Able to record (accurately, clearly, and consistently) information, facts, and measurements that are required by cGMP, GLP, GCP, and/or by co-workers to understand situations and to perform their assignments
- Understanding of biotherapeutic regulatory requirements and expectations
- Strong communication skills
Salary Range:$76,000-$95,000Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.
