Associate Scientist - BioPharma LBA

KCAS Bio; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership program

KCAS University

Volunteer time off

Job summary

KCAS Bio in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Associate Scientist - BioPharma LBA to support study execution and data generation. You'll work with LBA platforms such as ELISA and MSD, performing sample preparation and data summaries while maintaining GLP-compliant documentation.

As part of the BioPharma Sciences team, you will contribute to assay development and troubleshooting, collaborating with senior scientists to ensure timely results and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field with 1–3 years of experience in a bioanalytical laboratory environment.
• Hands‑on experience in a GLP‑regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned study activities including sample preparation, reagent preparation, and assay execution with moderate supervision.
• Support method development, qualification, and validation activities and begin contributing to assay optimization.
• Perform data processing and prepare data summaries for review by senior scientists.
• Troubleshoot routine assay or instrumentation issues and elevate more complex challenges appropriately.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with study protocols, SOPs & GLP regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper sample identification, handling, and tracking in accordance with GLP standards.
• Communicate study progress, risks, and timelines to senior staff.
• Provide informal support and guidance to junior staff as needed.

Skills

LBA assays

ELISA

MSD

GLP-regulated

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Master’s degree in biology

Tools

ELISA

MSD

Job description

Associate Scientist - BioPharma LBA

Kansas City, Missouri

$66,171 per year - estimated

Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – that is what Associate Scientists at KCAS Bio get to do every day. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working as an Associate Scientist at KCAS Bio is the role for you.

When you work as an Associate Scientist in the BioPharma Sciences group at KCAS, you get to further our mission by applying your knowledge in bioanalytical and scientific principles to support study execution and development activities with increasing independence. You will contribute to study activities from setup through data generation while continuing to build your ability to assess data integrity and troubleshoot with guidance.

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:

• Execute assigned study activities including sample preparation, reagent preparation, and assay execution with moderate supervision
• Support method development, qualification, and validation activities and begin contributing to assay optimization
• Perform data processing and prepare data summaries for review by senior scientists
• Troubleshoot routine assay or instrumentation issues and elevate more complex challenges appropriately
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with study protocols, SOPs & GLP regulatory requirements
• Ensure proper sample identification, handling, and tracking in accordance with GLP standards
• Communicate study progress, risks, and timelines to senior staff
• Provide informal support and guidance to junior staff as needed
• Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission, vision, and values

(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

To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related field with 1–3 years of experience in a bioanalytical laboratory environment
• Hands‑on experience working in a GLP‑regulated laboratory environment (required)
• Experience with ligand binding assays (LBA) such as ELISA, MSD, or similar immunoassay platforms
• Working knowledge of assay workflows including sample preparation, reagent handling, and plate‑based assays
• Basic understanding of assay performance characteristics (precision, accuracy, sensitivity, selectivity)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within SOP‑driven and regulated environments

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days
• grow in your career with KCAS University
• connect with like‑minded employees to further KCAS Bio's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach
• engage as an owner in our stock ownership program
• have access to the latest technology
• invest in the community with 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 (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.

IND123

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.