What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist - Mass Spec Development position at KCAS Bio?
Performing critical work that impacts our industry and our world’s health while problem solving and innovating in the field – that is what Associate Scientists at KCAS Bio get to do every day. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working as an Associate Scientist at KCAS Bio is the role for you.
When you work as an Associate Scientist in the Mass Spec Bioanalysis Development group at KCAS, you get to further our mission by applying your knowledge in bioanalytical and scientific principles to support study execution and development activities with increasing independence. You will contribute to study activities from setup through data generation while continuing to build your ability to assess data integrity and troubleshoot with guidance.
Our Mass Spec Bioanalysis Development team uses LCMS (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry) techniques to conduct sophisticated sample preparation to meet bioanalytical needs for drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical studies, including bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites, biomarkers, and active endogenous compounds in biological fluids and tissues.\n- Execute assigned study activities including sample preparation (extractions, enrichments/affinity capture, digestions) and LCMS analysis with moderate supervision
- Support method development and qualification activities and begin contributing to optimization efforts
- Perform data processing and prepare data summaries for review by senior scientists
- Troubleshoot routine technical issues and escalate more complex challenges appropriately
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with study protocols, SOPs & regulatory requirements
- Ensure proper sample identification, handling, and tracking
- Communicate progress and risks to senior staff
- Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission, vision, and values
- Bachelor’s or master’s in chemistry, Biochemistry or chemical/biochemical engineering, or related field with 1–3 years of experience with LC-MS/MS
- Hands-on experience with bioanalytical sample preparation and quantitative LC-MS/MS techniques
- Working knowledge of chromatographic principles and mass spectrometry
- Experience with small molecule analysis; exposure to proteins, peptides, or biomarkers is a plus
- Familiarity with laboratory documentation and working in a structured or regulated environment preferred
(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 Bio 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 Bio, 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 Bio'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.
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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 Bio, we advance both great science AND great people.
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KCAS Bio 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 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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