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

Kcas, Llc; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored events

Career growth opportunities

Stock ownership program

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

KCAS, Llc in Kansas City is looking for an Analyst II to join their Mass Spectrometry Bioanalysis team. In this full-time role, you will develop methods for large and small molecule assays using LC-MS/MS quantification, requiring a degree in Chemistry or a related field.

The position offers benefits such as company-sponsored events, access to the latest technology, and involvement in community outreach programs. There will also be opportunities for career growth through KCAS University.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field is required.
• Entry level position with some experience in LCMS or analytical techniques preferred.
• Experience with Proteins, Peptides, and Immunoaffinity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of assigned projects including method development.
• Work with a lead scientist to identify experiments and deliver results.
• Prepare data summaries for senior scientists for client updates.

Skills

Sample preparation

Data analysis

Instrument configuration

LC-MS/MS quantification

Education

BS/BA degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LCMS

Wet chemistry techniques

Job description

Commitment: Regular - Full Time

Department: Mass Spectrometry Bioanalysis

Location: Kansas City - US

Team: KC - Mass Spectrometry Bioanalysis - Dev

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 roll, we will rely on you to:

• 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 roll, you will have:

• 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.)

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.

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.