Analyst II – Mass Spec Development (LC-MS/MS)

KCAS Bio; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored events

Career growth opportunities

Stock ownership program

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

KCAS Bio in Kansas City is searching for an Analyst II in the method development team. This entry-level position involves contributing to method development for various analytical techniques, including LC-MS/MS quantification.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS/BA in Chemistry or a related field and may have some experience with wet chemistry and analytical techniques. The role provides a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with some experience preferable.
• Familiarity with Proteins, Peptides, and Immunoaffinity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of project including method development.
• Troubleshoot and perform data analysis.
• Work with lead scientist to identify experiments.

Skills

Wet Chemistry

LC-MS/MS

Data Analysis

Education

BS/BA degree in Chemistry or related field

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 we get to do every day at KCAS Bio. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working at KCAS Bio is for you.

When you work as an Analyst II at KCAS in the method development team, you get to further our mission by being part of a growing team that is responsible for helping to develop methods for both large and small molecule assays utilizing skills including sample prep, instrumentation, and data analysis; with a focus in LC-MS/MS quantification or targeted proteomics.

In this role

• Contribute to all phases of assigned projects including sample preparation (extractions, enrichments/affinity capture, digestions), method development and qualification for LCMS, troubleshooting, data analysis and report generation
• Work with a lead scientist to identify critical experiments and deliver results
• Able to set up and change instrument configurations for various LCMS methods
• Prepare data summaries for senior scientists to aid in client updates

To qualify for this role

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, chemical/biochemical engineering, or related field
• Experience with wet chemistry
• This is an entry level position, but some experience with LCMS or analytical techniques, experience with Proteins, Peptides, and Immunoaffinity is a plus

(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 a comprehensive package with company‑sponsored events, career growth opportunities, community outreach, a stock ownership program, access to the latest technology, and paid time off to volunteer.

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.

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 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.