Kcasbio5mo ago

Associate Scientist, BioPharma Molecular

Kansas City,Kansas CityRegular - Full Timemid

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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.

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When you work as an Associate Scientist on the Molecular team, you get to further our mission by designing, developing, validating, and analyzing samples utilizing molecular and cell biology techniques such as qPCR, ddPCR and cell-based assays within a GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) environment laboratory environment.

Our Molecular lab team uses a full range of services and viral vector capabilities to analyze gene replacement, gene addition, gene inhibition, gene editing, and cell therapy or transplantation.

Demonstrate technical and scientific skills in molecular technologies, including PCR (qPCR and ddPCR) and handling DNA/RNA

Experience with procedures for the extraction and quantification of nucleic acids

Experience working with human blood, primary cells/tissue, and derived cell culture skills at the BSL-II level

Experience with cell culture is preferred

Plan and carry out assigned experiments. Including method development, method validation, sample analysis, data calculation, interpretation & review, and troubleshooting

Design experiments & evaluate outcomes versus current SOPs, protocols, and other relevant standards. Recommend appropriate course of action as necessary

Act as lead scientist and provide work instructions and technical training to more junior scientific staff in conducting assigned projects

Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports the company brand, mission, vision, and values

Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, immunology, or related field with 4 years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Experience with design, method development, validation, and sample analysis

Experience with GLP requirements and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Manage material, equipment, and instrumentation

Analyze and interpret data, prepare summary tables, and review raw data

Assist with the preparation and review of SOPs, study plans, and reports

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills

Self-motivated and driven

Flexible and adaptable – able to work independently and/or in a team environment

Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve – Critical Thinking