Job Description

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 Bio. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working at KCAS Bio is for you.
As an Analyst on the Pharma Mass Spec Bioanalysis team, you get to further our mission by working under Sr. Scientists to contribute to the success of our clients. The Pharma Mass Spec lab team uses their knowledge in GLP and GCP methods to support clients’ regulatory submissions for drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical studies, including bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites, biomarkers, and active endogenous compounds in biological fluids and tissues.
As a new or recent graduate early in your scientific career, you will work to identify critical experiments, deliver results, and learn first-hand about Pharma Mass Spec Bioanalysis.

In this role, we will rely on you to:

• Process, prepare, analyze, and verify samples, laboratory solutions, reagents, method development, and reports.
• Prepare study records and data summaries for senior scientists to aid in client updates and for archiving.
• Independently create basic experiment plans and set up instrument configurations.

To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:

• BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other life science field.
• Some exposure to, or prior experience with GLP documentation, pipetting (air displacement and or/positive displacement, volumetric, etc), and extraction (such as protein precipitation, solid phase, or liquid/liquid).
• Basic ability to use (or to learn) balances, pH meter, centrifuge, and a volumetric flask.
• Coachable and curious, with strong desire to learn and grow in Pharma LC-MS/MS.
• Detail-oriented and commitment to quality, safety, accuracy, and reliability.
• Ability to prioritize while working across multiple projects.

(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 AREYou 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 GETOur 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.
Learn more about the Benefits at KCAS Bio  WHO WE AREWe 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.
Learn more about what it is like to work at KCAS Bio 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. IND123