Associate Scientist - BioChemical Analysis

Aditi Consulting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan participation

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Kansas City is seeking an Associate Scientist II to test samples, draft methods, and ensure compliance with cGMP regulations for biologics development. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with opportunities for training in various methodologies. Ideal candidates will have critical thinking skills and strong communication abilities. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $26.00 per hour and a range of benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science field. No work experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal customers, colleagues, and supervisor.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and exhibit critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows SOPs with attention to detail.
• Performs adhoc sample testing activities under cGMP.
• Supports drafting of methods, method forms, and result reports.

Skills

Compendial assays

HPLC/UPLC techniques/methods

Capillary and gel electrophoresis

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science

Job description

Payrate: $26.00/h.

Summary: Associate Scientist II is primarily responsible for testing samples, drafting methods and reporting data under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development and related stability studies.

Responsibilities

• Reads and follows SOPs with attention to detail.
• Undergoes training on 1-2 methods and/or techniques and performs adhoc sample testing activities under cGMP as required.
• Applies basic scientific and laboratory concepts and theories related to specific testing in the group.
• Follows cGMP requirements for legible, accurate and thorough documentation to meet regulatory compliance; supports drafting of simple methods, method forms and result reports.
• Adheres to policies, processes, and procedures for operating laboratory equipment in a safe and compliant manner.
• Understands the culture, programs, and communication processes regarding quality, safety, and ethical practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science field. No work experience required.
• Basic knowledge of principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal customers, colleagues, and supervisor.
• Well organized with ability to multitask and be flexible with daily work schedule.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and exhibit critical thinking.

Skills

• Compendial assays: appearance, pH, osmolality, particulate measurements, viscosity, etc.
• Karl Fischer, UV-Vis.
• HPLC/UPLC techniques/methods (e.g., SEC, IEX, RP-HPLC, HIC, peptide map, glycan analysis).
• Aggregation techniques such as MFI, AUC, SEC-MALS.
• Capillary and gel electrophoresis (CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, icIEF, IEF, western blot).
• FTIR, CD, intrinsic fluorescence, DSC.
• Other technologies/methodologies as required by management.

Pay Transparency

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is $26.00 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, life insurance, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.