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Senior Research Associate

KBI Biopharma


Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Join a highly technical analytical team in a dynamic work environment where you will participate in contracted client analytical programs as a member of the Analytical Formulation and Stability (AFS) Department. This role is responsible for executing experimental protocols and performing elementary data analysis in the analytical laboratories. It is the expectation that the analyst follows instruction from their manager to complete the job responsibilities below:

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs testing on drug substance/drug product or formulation samples using bio-analytical techniques such as (but not limited to) HPLC SDS-PAGE SDS-CGE ELISA UV-Vis and/or biophysical characterization techniques. 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.

  • Lab notebook electronic 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.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Senior Research Associate: B.A or B.S. degree in chemistry biochemistry or related area (or equivalent training) and 3-5 years of experience or a Masters degree and 2-4 years of experience.

  • Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas scientific equations graphs etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents logarithms quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance correlation techniques sampling theory and factor analysis

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.

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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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KBI Biopharma Inc. is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO / CMO) offering Cell Line Development, Process Analytical & Formulation Development, Clinical & Commercial Manufacturing, and more.

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