Downstream PD Research Associate I/II

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a motivated Research Associate to support downstream process development activities, run experiments, analyze data, and draft technical documents.

You will work with chromatographic steps and QC practices to ensure quality and timely results in a GMP environment. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight client deadlines.

Qualifications

• BS in biotechnology or related field with 0–4 years experience, or MS with 0–2 years.
• Research Associate II requires BS with 2+ years experience or MS degree.
• Experience with downstream process development and chromatography equipment; strong written and communication skills; GMP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support downstream process development activities including experiments, data analysis, and drafting technical documents.
• Assist in evaluation and implementation of new downstream technologies to improve process efficiency.
• Develop preliminary schedules with material/personnel/equipment requirements for performance guarantees.
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• General lab organization.

Skills

Downstream process development

Chromatography equipment

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Master of Science in Biotechnology

Tools

Chromatography systems

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting process development activities for downstream production processes, instruments and equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Support all downstream process development activities including execution of experiments, compilation and analysis of data and drafting of technical documents.
• Assist in the evaluation, development and implementation of new downstream technologies leading to process improvements and efficiency of operation.
• Assist with development of preliminary schedules along with material/personnel/equipment requirements to allow accurate and appropriate performance guarantees
• Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
• General lab organization

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. degree in biotechnology or related (or equivalent training) with 0-4 years experience or a M.S. degree with 0-2 years experience.
• Research Associate II requires a B.S. degree and 2+ years experience or a M.S. degree.
• Experience with downstream process development and chromatography equipment required. Excellent written and communication skills for customer service and ability to meet strict client deadlines. Flexibility of hours to support downstream processes. Knowledge of GMPs and biotechnology-derived product regulations preferred.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.