Senior Research Associate

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 is responsible for executing experimental protocols and performing elementary data analysis in the analytical laboratories.

• Performs testing on drug substance/drug product, or formulation samples using bio-analytical techniques such as HPLC, SDS-PAGE, SDS-CGE, ELISA, UV-Vis, and biophysical characterization.
• Exercises technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project goals.
• Makes detailed observations, carries out elementary data analysis, and conducts troubleshooting analysis.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of instrumentation and stays familiar with current scientific literature.
• Writes and maintains lab notebooks, both physical and electronic, with accurate record‑keeping.
• Ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of chemicals used in the area and proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas.
• Adheres to all safety requirements, follows safe procedures, and attends all required safety and health training, including hazardous waste handling.
• Reactively adapts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.

• Senior Research Associate: B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related area (or equivalent training) and 3‑5 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 2‑4 years of experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Application of principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Proficiency in interpreting nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
• Competency in advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations, and statistical methods including frequency distribution, test reliability, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.