KBI: US - Scientist I
About The Position
At KBI Biopharma, we are advancing science and accelerating breakthroughs. As a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, we empower life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. Explore your potential at KBI, where innovation meets impact. Join a highly technical analytical team in a dynamic work environment. Participate in contracted client analytical programs as a member of Analytical and Formulation Sciences (AFS) in the cell-based assay (CBA) team. Perform analyses and evaluate data from bioassays, including cell-based assays and ELISAs.
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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
