When you work as a Lab Assistant in the Mass Spec Bioanalysis group at KCAS, you get to further our mission by supporting laboratory operations and ensuring that scientists have the resources, materials, and environment needed to execute high-quality bioanalytical work. You will play a key role in maintaining laboratory readiness, organization, and compliance.
Our Mass Spec Bioanalysis Development team uses LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry) techniques and sophisticated sample preparation methods to meet bioanalytical needs for drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical studies, including the bioanalysis of drugs and metabolites, biomarkers, and active endogenous compounds in biological fluids and tissues.
In this role, we will rely on you to:
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and readiness, including waste disposal and stocking of supplies
- Prepare and monitor department-specific bulk solutions to ensure minimum inventory levels are maintained
- Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance activities, including balance verification, pipette verification, and incubator upkeep
- Support operation of laboratory equipment such as plate washers and assist with daily initialization and maintenance routines
- Assist with small lab equipment maintenance in coordination with Metrology
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of chemicals, PPE usage, and adherence to Safety Data Sheets
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with SOPs and GLP regulatory requirements
- Support scientific staff by ensuring timely availability of materials and operational support
- Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission, vision, and values
To qualify for this role, you will have:
- Associate’s degree (AAS) with at least 1 year of related laboratory or technical experience
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and verbal instructions
- Commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
- Familiarity with laboratory safety practices, including PPE, chemical handling, and Safety Data Sheets
- Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GLP) preferred
- Basic computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel; LIMS experience is a plus)
- Previous experience in a CRO or laboratory setting is a plus
Skills Required
- Associate's degree (AAS)
- At least 1 year of related laboratory or technical experience
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and verbal instructions
- Commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
- Familiarity with laboratory safety practices, including PPE, chemical handling, and Safety Data Sheets
- Experience working in a regulated environment such as GLP
- Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel
- LIMS experience
- Previous experience in a CRO or laboratory setting
What We Do
With its presence in three locations across North America and Europe, KCAS Bio is a leading contract research organization (CRO) employing top scientific talent and providing comprehensive bioanalytical services to the global biopharmaceutical industry from early discovery support through product registration and beyond. The collaboration of the three entities allows for global support in bioanalytical, biomarker, immunogenicity, cellular and molecular assay services along with clinical kitting and sample management. The KCAS family of companies operates in state-of-the-art facilities in the United States and Europe. This business structure enables the expertise, capacity, and flexibility to support the development of all types of drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies to improve health worldwide. Our purpose is to help accelerate the discovery and development of life-changing drugs smoothly, safely and sustainably.
