Laboratory Analyst – Pharmaceutical Discovery
Enabling critical work and contributing to the impact of our world’s health – that’s what Analysts and other early career scientists at KCAS get to do every day. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working as an Analyst at KCAS is a role to consider.
When you work as an Analyst in the Pharmaceutical Discovery lab at KCAS, you get to further our mission by working under senior Pharma scientists to contribute to the success of our clients.
The Pharma Discovery lab team uses their expertise to perform fast turnaround on client ideas at the earliest stages of the research process, including testing new drug molecular structures or delivery mechanisms. Learn more about our work in Pharma Discovery here: Pharmaceutical Services | KCAS Bioanalytical Services
As a new or recent graduate early in your scientific career, you’ll work under the guidance of lead Pharma scientists to identify critical experiments, deliver results, and learn first-hand about Pharma Discovery, testing, and research.
You’ll get to be directly responsible for:
- Processing, preparing, analyzing, and verifying samples, laboratory solutions, reagents, method development, and reports
- Preparing study records and data summaries for senior scientists to aid in client updates and for archiving
- Independently creating basic experiment plans and setting up instrument configurations
Requirements identified in all KCAS position statements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully. Employees must possess the ability and aptitude to follow instructions and perform all assigned duties proficiently. Employment with KCAS is, at all times, on an "at-will" basis.
You’ll do all this in graduated sterile labs, as part of our new state-of-the-art building constructed explicitly for our purposes. You’ll have the opportunity to rapidly advance your career and learn under the mentorship of senior scientists and other leaders while using the latest technology and having the benefit of a casual work environment.
And every day, you’ll be part of decisions and work that pioneers the latest drug development in human and animal healthcare.
At KCAS, demand for our expertise in bioanalytical and biomarker services is growing, and now is a great time to join us and be part of our team of dedicated experts who are together, improving the world’s health!
WHO YOU ARE
You will thrive at KCAS if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.
To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:
- BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology, or other life science field
- Some exposure to, or prior experience with pipetting, LCMS, and animal matrices
- Coachable and curious, with strong desire to learn and grow in Pharma Discovery
- Detail-oriented and commitment to quality, safety, accuracy, and reliability
- Ability to prioritize while working across multiple projects
Depending on your background and qualifications, we may consider hiring you for one of two levels of Analyst roles at KCAS. This will be determined during the interview process.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS, you’ll enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You’ll grow in your career with KCAS University. You’ll be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You’ll engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You’ll have access to the latest technology. And you’ll be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.
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, we advance both great science AND great people.
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KCAS 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 a reasonable accommodation may send an email to [email protected] or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.
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