Process Development Lead — Lab Ops & Innovation

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

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. in Boulder, CO seeks a Process Development Associate II to drive robustness in laboratory practices and own specific process systems. You will execute studies, document results and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced Process Development lab.

The role focuses on fermentation, chromatography, filtration and related unit operations, with occasional off-hours work and salary differential incentives for after-hours activities.

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

• Support and execute laboratory studies within the KBI Process Development organization.
• Operate lab studies with documentation compliant to Process Development standards.
• Author operational documents for unit operations and systems in the lab.
• Train junior staff on systems and act as SME for select lab systems.
• Lead projects on a consistent basis and identify process improvements.

Skills

Lab execution

Documentation

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Training junior staff

Education

A.S. Biotechnology

B.S./M.S. in microbiology/biochemistry/chemistry/engineering

Tools

Stainless fermentors

Pilot-scale chromatography skid

Bench-scale chromatography or fermentation systems

Single-use fermentors

Job description

KBI Biopharma, Inc. in Boulder, CO seeks a Process Development Associate II to drive robustness in laboratory practices and own specific process systems. You will execute studies, document results and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced Process Development lab.

The role focuses on fermentation, chromatography, filtration and related unit operations, with occasional off-hours work and salary differential incentives for after-hours activities.