Scientist I

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 86 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled analytical scientist to join the Analytical and Formulation Sciences team. You will perform cell-based assays, analyze data from bioassays and ELISAs, and contribute to contracted client programs in a dynamic, technically advanced environment.

The role requires a B.S. with extensive related experience or an advanced degree, strong data-writing abilities, and strict adherence to cGMP/GLP standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree with 7+ years experience; M.S. with 5 years or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline.
• Expertise in cell-based assay analytical techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present and write technically.
• Record information clearly, following cGMP/GLP/GCP and related practices.
• Able to adapt to safety requirements and team changes.

Responsabilités

• Execute experiments and interpret results to support project goals.
• Perform data analysis and document observations.
• Troubleshoot and understand experimental issues.
• Maintain instrumentation knowledge and calibration.
• Keep notebooks updated and develop clear written reports.
• Stay current with scientific literature and apply insights.
• Label, handle, and store chemicals; dispose hazardous waste safely.
• Perform 96-well cell-based assays with plate readers/flow cytometers.
• Maintain multiple cell lines with aseptic technique and banking.

Connaissances

Cell-based assay techniques

Oral communication

Technical writing

Data recording & documentation

Analytical reasoning

Formation

B.S. degree

M.S. degree

Ph.D. degree

Outils

Flow cytometers

Plate readers

Curve fitting software

Description du poste

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.