Associate Scientist I

Socket.dev; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Company events

Job summary

BioIVT is seeking an Associate Scientist I to perform manufacturing and troubleshooting for product characterization. You will work with human and animal tissues to prepare hepatocytes, subcellular fractions, and related lab tasks while maintaining strict SOPs and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, sterile technique, and on-call weekend coverage within a full-time schedule. A biology/chemistry background and PC literacy are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological or chemical science field; combined education and experience.
• Strong PC literacy and ability to learn software quickly.
• Ability to work in a team laboratory environment.
• Proficient in sterile technique and safe handling of dry ice/LN2.
• Full-time Monday–Friday with on-call weekends and occasional evenings.
• Experience with subcellular fractions and hepatocyte handling is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subcellular fractions from human and animal tissues, including necropsy procedures.
• Prepare fresh and cryopreserved hepatocytes; isolate, plate, maintain and cryopreserve cells.
• Manufacture products to meet specifications and assist in workflow changes.
• Administer DEA controlled substances to euthanize animals and perform small animal surgery.
• Isolate rodent hepatocytes; process livers/tissues and maintain cells.
• Maintain labs/equipment and complete batch records; execute production work orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Sterile technique

Dry ice handling

Liquid nitrogen handling

PC skills

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science

Job description

Summary

Under general guidance the Associate Scientist I will perform manufacturing of products, troubleshoot product issues. Conducts routine functions and duties related to the production and/or characterization of products, as well as laboratory upkeep and drug metabolism-related biomedical research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares subcellular fractions from both human and animal tissues, including necropsy procedures, tissue processing and centrifugation. Dilutes and verifies protein concentration of bulk subcellular fractions.
• Prepares fresh and/or cryopreserved hepatocytes from both human and animal livers, including necropsy procedures, tissue processing, isolation and plating of cells, maintenance of cultured cells, and cryopreservation of cells.
• Manufacture products to meet internal specifications through strict adherence to SOPs. Escalate and assist in making changes to SOP’s or work-flow processes.
• Administers DEA approved Controlled Substances to humanely euthanize purpose bred laboratory animals. Performs small animal surgery, including organ harvesting.
• Performs rodent hepatocyte isolations as a perfusionist. Can isolate rodent hepatocytes from at least 3 mice at a time, with minimal loss of cells.
• Independently process intact human livers and tissues and performs all other types of animal hepatocyte isolations from intact animal livers.
• Maintains laboratories and equipment, performs minor repairs and troubleshooting on equipment. Maintains laboratory supplies and solutions needed for production.
• Completes Batch Record folders, maintains instruments, and equipment logbooks. Executes production related work orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university with 2 years’ experience; combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in a biological or chemical science field preferred.
• Literate and proficient in the use of personal computers and peripheral equipment. Proficient in software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics. Ability to learn new software programs.
• Ability to work in a team laboratory environment with knowledge or familiarity with scientific terminology.
• Utilizes sterile technique. Safe handling of dry ice and liquid nitrogen.
• A full-time Monday through Friday workweek with general business hours. This position serves on the On-Call Team and will work rotating weekends and occasionally work evening hours.

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package for eligible team members, including medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity and accident insurance.
• We also provide a generous retirement plan with a company match.
• Eligible employees enjoy competitive time-off policies and a collaborative environment that promotes growth from within. Enjoy company-sponsored events for the entire team!

We can’t wait to work with you! At BioIVT, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of innovation and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. We seek to build a diverse team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Join Us!

BioIVT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.