Sr Scientist BioPharma Sciences
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
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 BioPharma Sciences group at KCAS you get to further our mission by leveraging your knowledge in bioanalytical and scientific principles to be responsible for 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 BioPharma Sciences team uses ligand binding assay (LBA) platforms to conduct bioanalytical testing in support of drug discovery preclinical and clinical studies including the quantification of proteins biomarkers and anti-drug antibodies in biological matrices using technologies such as ELISA MSD and other immunoassay-based methods.
In this role we will rely on you to:
- Design and execute all phases of assigned projects including assay development qualification/validation 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
- Interact with QAU to resolve identified audit issues and be 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 portions of study protocol SOPs and GLP regulatory requirements
- Prepare data summaries and final reports for client delivery
- Act as a technical expert for assay performance troubleshooting 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 for this role you will have:
- Bachelors Masters or PhD in Biology Biochemistry Immunology or related field with at least 5 years of experience in a bioanalytical laboratory environment
- Extensive hands-on experience working in a GLP-regulated laboratory environment (required)
- Strong experience with ligand binding assays (LBA) including ELISA MSD or similar immunoassay platforms
- Experience with assay development qualification and validation for biomarker PK and/or immunogenicity (ADA) assays
- Strong understanding of assay performance characteristics (precision accuracy sensitivity selectivity robustness)
- Experience troubleshooting complex assay performance issues and optimizing assay conditions
- Experience interacting with Quality Assurance and supporting audits and inspections
- Prior experience acting in a study lead or Principal Investigatortype role is preferred
(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.
IND123
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.
