KBI: US - Scientist I

KBI Biopharma; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, is seeking to join its Analytical and Formulation Sciences team. The role involves performing cell-based and related bioassays, evaluating data, and ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced, technical environment.

The candidate will contribute to contracted client analytical programs, maintain rigorous documentation, and advance scientific understanding through robust experimentation and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree with 7 years of related experience or M.S. with 5 years, or Ph.D. with related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell-based assay analytical techniques.
• Good oral presentation and technical writing skills.
• Able to accurately record information per cGMP/GLP/GCP requirements.
• Strong communication and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments and interpret results to support project goals.
• Perform data analysis and document findings.
• Maintain instrumentation knowledge and proper lab practices.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, and storage of chemicals and waste.
• Conduct 96-well cell-based assays with plate readers or flow cytometers.

Skills

Cell-based assay techniques

Data analysis

Technical writing

Oral presentation

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

B.S. degree

M.S. degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Plate readers

Flow cytometer

Curve fitting software

Aseptic technique

Job description

At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact.

Position Summary

Join a highly technical analytical team in a dynamic work environment. Participate in contracted client analytical programs as a member of Analytical and Formulation Sciences (AFS) in the cell-based assay (CBA) team. Perform analyses and evaluate data from bioassays, including cell-based assays and ELISAs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs 96-well cell-based assays with absorbance, luminescent, or fluorescent readouts, requiring experience with plate readers and flow cytometers, as well as curve fitting software.
• Maintains multiple cell lines concurrently with no cross-contamination or microbiological contamination, requiring familiarity with aseptic technique and cell passaging and banking.

Requirements

• B.S. degree and 7 years of related experience; M.S. and 5 years of related experience or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to all safety requirements and assures that departmental employees comply with required safety procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell-based assay analytical techniques
• Good oral presentation and technical writing skills
• Able to record (accurately, clearly, and consistently) information, facts, and measurements that are required by cGMP, GLP, GCP, and/or by co-workers to understand situations and to perform their assignments
• Understanding of biotherapeutic regulatory requirements and expectations
• Strong communication skills

Salary: $86,000-$115,000

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.