Process Development Associate II: Lab Ops & SME Lead

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

Job summary

KBI Biopharma in Colorado is seeking a Process Development Associate II to drive robustness and consistency in laboratory execution within the Process Development team. This role leads on projects, trains staff on system operations, and ensures documentation meets quality standards.

You will work under supervision while applying science to improve unit operations such as fermentation, chromatography, and filtration, with emphasis on safety and compliance in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Requires AS/BS/MS with related lab experience.
• Knowledge of lab document control and quality standards.
• Experience with fermentation, chromatography, filtration is preferred.
• Ability to train junior staff on lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports and executes laboratory studies with limited oversight.
• Author operational documents for unit operations and systems.
• Apply scientific methods to solve problems of moderate scope.
• Serve as operational lead on specific projects.
• Train staff on systems and ensure compliance.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Training and mentoring

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

AS in Biotechnology or related field

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

Tools

Stainless fermentors

Pilot-scale fermentors

Single-use fermentors

Chromatography skid

Bench/ pilot filtration systems

Job description

KBI Biopharma in Colorado is seeking a Process Development Associate II to drive robustness and consistency in laboratory execution within the Process Development team. This role leads on projects, trains staff on system operations, and ensures documentation meets quality standards.

You will work under supervision while applying science to improve unit operations such as fermentation, chromatography, and filtration, with emphasis on safety and compliance in a fast-paced biotech environment.