Process Development Associate II: Lab Ops & Innovation

KBI Biopharma; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Process Development Associate II to advance laboratory robustness and consistency. You will lead and execute lab studies, own key systems, and collaborate across the Process Development department to drive efficiency while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

You should have an AS in biotechnology or related field, or a BS/MS in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, or engineering. The role requires 2+ years of related experience (MS: 0+).

Qualifications

• A.S. specifically in Biotechnology or associated field, or B.S./M.S degree in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, or related area (with equivalenttraining).
• A.S./B.S. degree and a minimum of 2+ years of related experience; M.S. and 0+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Executes lab studies with documentation aligned to compliance and quality standards.
• Serves as operational lead on projects with limited oversight.
• Acts as SME for 1–2 lab systems and trains junior staff.
• Troubleshoots processes/equipment with moderate supervision.

Skills

Lab execution

Technical writing

Training junior staff

Process ownership

Troubleshooting

Education

AS in Biotechnology or related field

BS/MS in microbiology/biochemistry/chemistry/engineering or related

Job description

KBI Biopharma in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Process Development Associate II to advance laboratory robustness and consistency. You will lead and execute lab studies, own key systems, and collaborate across the Process Development department to drive efficiency while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

You should have an AS in biotechnology or related field, or a BS/MS in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, or engineering. The role requires 2+ years of related experience (MS: 0+).