KBI US Scientist I

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Position Summary:

Join a highly technical analytical team in a dynamic work in contracted client analytical programs as a member of Analytical and Formulation Sciences (AFS) in the cell-based assay (CBA) 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: $86000-$115000

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.

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