Analyst I - BioPharma LBA

KCAS Bio; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership program

KCAS University

Volunteer time off

Wellness and inclusion programs

Job summary

KCAS Bio is seeking an Analyst I to support BioPharma Sciences, applying foundational lab and bioanalytical principles under supervision. You will build core lab skills, follow SOP-driven workflows, and contribute to high-quality data generation in a regulated GLP setting.

You will perform routine tasks, prepare reagents, and ensure accurate sample tracking while communicating progress to senior staff. This is a learning-forward role in a fast-growing CRO environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field.
• Exposure to or experience working in a GLP-regulated laboratory environment (required).
• Basic laboratory skills (pipetting, solution preparation, plate-based assays).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOP-driven workflows.
• Willingness to learn and work in a regulated bioanalytical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tasks including sample handling, reagent preparation, and plate setup under supervision.
• Execute assay steps following established SOPs and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with study protocols, SOPs & GLP regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper sample identification, labeling, and tracking.
• Assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and general lab maintenance.
• Follow all quality and compliance requirements in a regulated environment.
• Communicate progress and elevate issues to senior staff as needed.
• Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab skills

GLP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Immunology

Tools

Pipettes

Job description

Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world's health while problem solving and innovating in the field – that is what Analysts at KCAS Bio get to do every day.

When you work as an Analyst I in the BioPharma Sciences group at KCAS, you get to further our mission by learning and applying foundational laboratory and bioanalytical principles to support study execution under direct supervision. You will focus on building core laboratory skills, understanding regulated workflows, and contributing to the generation of high-quality data.

Our BioPharma Sciences team uses ligand binding assay (LBA) platforms to conduct bioanalytical testing in support of drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical studies, including the quantification of proteins, biomarkers, and anti-drug antibodies in biological matrices using technologies such as ELISA, MSD, and other immunoassay-based methods.

In this role, we will rely on you to:

• Perform routine laboratory tasks including sample handling, reagent preparation, and plate setup under supervision
• Execute assay steps following established SOPs and work instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with study protocols, SOPs & GLP regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper sample identification, labeling, and tracking
• Assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and general lab maintenance
• Follow all quality and compliance requirements in a regulated environment
• Communicate progress and elevate issues to senior staff as needed
• Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission, vision, and values

To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field
• Exposure to or experience working in a GLP-regulated laboratory environment (required)
• Basic laboratory skills (pipetting, solution preparation, plate-based assays)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOP-driven workflows
• Willingness to learn and work in a regulated bioanalytical environment

(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)

WHO YOU ARE

You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS Bio, you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bio's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.

Learn more about the Benefits at KCAS Bio

WHO WE ARE

We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health fields. Demand for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble, empowered teams committed to one another’s growth. At KCAS Bio, we advance both great science AND great people.

Learn more about what it is like to work at KCAS Bio

KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to [e-mail] or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.