Scientist I

About the role

NAME OF EMPLOYER: KBI Biopharma, Inc.

About the role

POSITION LOCATION: 1450 Infinite Drive, Louisville, CO 80027

*Hybrid Position. Remote work available 2 days per week.

HOURS: Full Time/40 hours

Job Duties

Perform contract, analytical, and development services, including formulation, analytical development programs for monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, viruses, nanoparticles, and peptides. Apply biophysical, biochemical and biopharmaceutical principles and techniques to develop protein formulations (liquid or lyophilized).

Experience with bio-analytical techniques such as HPLC, SDS- CGE, IEF, Fluorescence, biophysical characterization techniques on proteins, and other techniques applicable to monitor physical and chemical stability of the proteins. Design new experimental plans to answer critical research questions for a wide variety of bio therapeutics. Produce high quality documentation suitable for publication and regulatory requirements.

• Managing cost and time constraints in meeting committed targets and schedules.
• Act as spokesperson on development programs and interact positively and productively with clients.
• Advise management on program status.
• Responsible for training of lower-level associates.

Requirements

PhD degree or equivalent in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related field of study. Employer will also accept a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related field of study and 5 years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical science, in lieu of PhD degree or equivalent.

Applicants must have demonstrated experience with

• Biophysical and protein characterization techniques, including SV-AUC, CD, DSC, FTIR, HPLC, UV-Vis, and Fluorimetry.
• Designing and executing complex experiments to meet a client's needs.
• Presenting complex biophysical and biochemical data and results to clients.
• Scientific writing, including standard operating procedures, method development reports, method qualification protocols, method qualification reports, and detailed electronic laboratory notebook entries.
• Troubleshooting instrumentation and process issues.
• Working with instrumentation vendors and internal lab operations for procurement, site preparation, and repair and maintenance of lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Quantitatively analyzing complex data by using data analysis software or by developing data analysis methods.
• Experience using lab equipment, including SV-AUC, CD, DSC, FTIR, HPLC, UV-Vis, Fluorimetry, gravimetric scales, pH meters, desktop centrifuges, and UV Spectroscopy.

Salary Range

$125,819 - $135,000/yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.