Sr. Scientist Mass Spec Development
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our worlds health while problem solving and innovating in the field that is what Sr. Scientists at KCAS Bio get to do every day. If that gets you excited too then maybe working as a Sr. Scientist at KCAS Bio is the role for you.
When you work as a Sr Scientist in the Mass Spec Bioanalysis Development group at KCAS you get to further our mission by leveraging your knowledge in bioanalytical and scientific principles to be responsible carrying out all aspects of a study from study setup through reporting as well as development. You will also utilize your strong base in scientific principles/theories to assess data integrity and troubleshoot when necessary.
Our Mass Spec Bioanalysis Development team uses LCMS (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) techniques to conduct sophisticated sample preparation to meet bioanalytical needs for drug discovery preclinical and clinical studies including bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites biomarkers and active endogenous compounds in biological fluids and tissues.
In this role we will rely on you to:
- Design and execute all phases of assigned projects including sample preparation (extractions enrichments/affinity capture digestions) method development and qualification for LCMS troubleshooting data analysis and report generation.
- Act as lead scientist help to design experiments provide work instructions and technical training to more junior scientific staff in daily activities.
- Be responsible for all client communication related to study conduct.
- Interacts with QAU to resolve identified audit issues and is accountable for continuous quality management in assigned studies.
- Have final authority for sample identification including clinical site discrepancies and/or client.
- Be responsible for timeline adherence and communication of status to management as required.
- Ensure compliance of study activities with pertinent portion of study protocol SOPs & regulatory requirements
- Be able to setup and change instrument configurations for various LCMS methods.
- Prepare data summaries for senior scientists to aid in client updates.
- Act as a technical expert for all aspects of process design and problem solving.
- Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission vision and values.
To qualify specifically for this role you will have:
- Bachelors Masters or PhD in Chemistry Biochemistry or chemical/biochemical engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience with LC-MS/MS
- 2-3 years of experience in a Principal Investigator role
- Bioanalytical sample preparation Quantitative LC-MS/MS and multi-dimensional chromatography
- Experience with proteins and peptides as well as small molecule biomarkers is preferred
- Experience with Reversed Phase and Hilic chromatography at the analytical and micro/nano flow rates or protein digestions and immunoaffinity enrichments (hybrid LCMS) is a plus
(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)
WHO YOU ARE
You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment are purpose- and values-driven embrace constant development and supportive leadership and enjoy being part of innovative work.
WHAT YOULL GET
Our benefits include and extend beyond the traditional package. At KCAS Bio you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks family days and spirit will grow in your career with KCAS will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bios approach to key areas such as wellness inclusion and community will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.
Learn more about the Benefits at KCAS Bio
WHO WE ARE
We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble empowered teams committed to one anothers growth. At KCAS Bio we advance both great science AND great people.
KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to emailprotectedor call (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
As a full-service bioanalytical CRO and biomarker partner, KCAS Bio helps accelerate drug development in the pharma and biopharma industries with large and small molecule bioanalysis.
