What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst II- Pharma Discovery position at KCAS Bioanalytical & Biomarker Services?
Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – that is what we get to do every day at KCAS. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working at KCAS is for you.
As an Analyst II on the KCAS Pharma Discovery team, you will leverage your knowledge of scientific principles to be responsible for the preparation of reagents and solutions as well as sample processing under required regulatory documentation. You will analyze data, interpret results, and contribute to troubleshooting activities. Our Pharma Discovery lab team uses their expertise to perform fast turnaround on client ideas at the earliest stages of the research process, including testing new drug molecular structures or delivery mechanisms.
\n- Proficient with performing extractions of pharmaceutical compounds using Protein precipitation, Liquid-Liquid, or Solid phase methods.
- Proficient in weighing primary solutions, preparing spiking solutions, and calibration standards and QCs in biological matrix.
- Comfortable with all kinds of biological matrices.
- Proficient in making your own solutions (organics, water, acid, buffers.)
- Proficient in using adjustable pipets, top load balances and analytical balances.
- Experience with using LCMS or LCMSMS.
- Experience with method development of pharmaceutical compounds using LCMS or LCMSMS.
- Interact with clients in a professional manner as necessary.
- Perform all aspects of the job to support the company brand and support the company mission, vision, and values.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related field with at least 2 years preferred Bioanalytical CRO experience.
- Experience with using LCMS or LCMSMS.
- Experience with method development of pharmaceutical compounds using LCMS or LCMSMS.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong technical writing and basic computer skills.
- Willingness and ability to provide procedural training and coaching.
- Perform all aspects of the job to support the company brand and support the company mission, vision, and values.
(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)
WHO YOU ARE
You will thrive at KCAS if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS, you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.
WHO WE ARE
We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health fields. Demand for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble, empowered teams committed to one another’s growth. At KCAS, we advance both great science AND great people.
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KCAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation may send an email to kcasrecruiting@kcasbio.com or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.
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