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Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist

KBI Biopharma
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

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.

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 will perform biophysical and biochemical testing as a part of reference material characterization, per-formulation studies, formulation studies, and clinical in use studies.

Responsibilities :

  • Regularly exercises technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project goals. Techniques to applied may include HPLC, SDS-CGE, IEF, Fluorescence, biophysical characterization techniques on proteins, and / or other techniques to monitor physical and chemical stability of proteins.
  • 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.

Requirements :

  • The Senior Research Associate level requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related area (or equivalent training) with 4 years’ experience or Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience
  • The Associate Scientist level requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related area (or equivalent training) with 5 years’ experience or Master’s degree and 3 years’ experience
  • Experience in plate-based analytical techniques are preferred
  • 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 Range :

    Senior Research Associate $70,000-$85,000

    Associate Scientist $80,000-$95,000

    Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

    About KBI :

    KBI Biopharma, Inc., a JSR Life Sciences company, is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing fully integrated and accelerated drug development and biologics manufacturing services to life science companies. KBI supports its 500 customers in advancing more than 160 drug candidates from preclinical and clinical stages to market, including the manufacture of ten commercial products. Recognized for quality manufacturing, KBI delivers robust process development and cGMP manufacturing services across its six global locations in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit .

    Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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