Scientist I

KBI Biopharma • Louisville, KY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is hiring a Scientist I to perform contract analytical and development services, including formulation and analytical development programs for monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, viruses, nanoparticles, and peptides. The role applies biophysical, biochemical, and biopharmaceutical principles and techniques to develop liquid or lyophilized protein formulations.

The Scientist I designs and executes experiments, analyzes and presents data, and produces high-quality documentation suitable for publication and regulatory requirements. The role manages cost and time constraints to meet committed targets and schedules, acts as a spokesperson on development programs, interacts productively with clients, advises management on program status, and trains lower-level associates.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelor's degree or equivalent in one of these fields and five years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical science.
• Demonstrated experience with biophysical and protein characterization techniques, including SV-AUC, CD, DSC, FTIR, HPLC, UV-Vis, and fluorimetry.
• Experience designing and executing complex experiments to meet client needs.
• Experience presenting complex biophysical and biochemical data and results to clients.
• Scientific writing experience, including standard operating procedures, method development reports, method qualification protocols and reports, and detailed electronic laboratory notebook entries.
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation and process issues.
• Experience working with instrumentation vendors and internal lab operations on procurement, site preparation, and repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience quantitatively analyzing complex data using data analysis software or developing data analysis methods.
• Experience using SV-AUC, CD, DSC, FTIR, HPLC, UV-Vis, fluorimetry, gravimetric scales, pH meters, desktop centrifuges, and UV spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract analytical and development services, including formulation and analytical development programs for monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, viruses, nanoparticles, and peptides.
• Develop liquid or lyophilized protein formulations using biophysical, biochemical, and biopharmaceutical principles and techniques.
• Design new experimental plans to answer critical research questions for a wide variety of biotherapeutics.
• Produce high-quality documentation suitable for publication and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cost and time constraints while meeting committed targets and schedules.
• Act as a spokesperson on development programs and interact positively and productively with clients.
• Advise management on program status.
• Train lower-level associates.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree