KBI: US - Research Associate II

KBI Biopharma; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking a Research Associate II to join the Analytical Development Department.

You will execute experimental protocols, perform elementary data analysis, and collaborate with your manager to meet project goals in a highly technical environment. Responsibilities include conducting bio-analytical testing (HPLC, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, UV-Vis), maintaining notebooks, analyzing results, staying current with literature, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry or related area; 2–4 years of experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, and procedures.
• Ability to write reports and present information to groups of managers and clients.
• Ability to apply logical/scientific thinking to problems and handle complex variables.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing on drug substance/drug product, or formulation samples using bio-analytical techniques (HPLC, SDS-PAGE, SDS-CGE, ELISA, UV-Vis, etc.).
• Makes detailed observations and carries out elementary data analysis.
• Understands experiments and conducts troubleshooting analyses.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of instrumentation and lab notebooks.
• Adheres to safety requirements and proper labeling/handling of hazardous waste.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Scientific literacy

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in chemistry or biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

SDS-PAGE

SDS-CGE

ELISA

UV-Vis

Job description

Position Summary:

Join a highly technical analytical team in a dynamic work environment where you will participate in contracted client analytical programs as a member of the Analytical Development Department. This role is responsible for executing experimental protocols and performing elementary data analysis in the analytical laboratories. It is the expectation that the analyst collaborates with from their manager to complete the job responsibilities below:

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs testing on drug substance/drug product, or formulation samples using bio-analytical techniques such as (but not limited to) HPLC, SDS-PAGE, SDS-CGE, ELISA, UV-Vis, and/or biophysical characterization techniques. Regularly exercises technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project goals.
• Makes detailed observations and carries out elementary data analysis.
• Understands experiments and conducts troubleshooting analysis.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of instrumentation.
• Lab notebook, electronic notebook upkeep and writing skills.
• Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature; maintains professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
• Assures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemicals used in the area; assures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures, and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Research Associate II: B.A or B.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related area (or equivalent training) and 2-4 years of experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis

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.

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.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.