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

Kcasbio; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership program

KCAS University (career development)

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

KCAS Bio, a fast-growing CRO, is seeking an Analyst II to join the method development team in Kansas City. You will contribute to project work involving sample preparation, method development, LCMS/LC-MS/MS quantification, data analysis, and report generation, with supervision from a lead scientist.

The role emphasizes wet chemistry, instrument setup, and collaboration across teams, with opportunities for growth through KCAS University and an employee stock ownership program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of assigned projects including sample preparation, 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.

Skills

Sample preparation

Instrumentation

Data analysis

LC-MS/MS

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, chemical/biochemical engineering

Tools

LC-MS/MS

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.

• 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

• 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, 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.