Position Summary
Responsible for supporting process development activities for downstream production processes, instruments and equipment.
Position Responsibilities
Support all downstream process development activities including execution of experiments, compilation and analysis of data and drafting of technical documents.
Assist in the evaluation, development and implementation of new downstream technologies leading to process improvements and efficiency of operation.
Assist with development of preliminary schedules along with material/personnel/equipment requirements to allow accurate and appropriate performance guarantees
Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
General lab organization
Minimum Requirements
B.S. degree in biotechnology or related (or equivalent training) with 0-4 years experience or a M.S. degree with 0-2 years experience.
Research Associate II requires a B.S. degree and 2+ years experience or a M.S. degree.
Experience with downstream process development and chromatography equipment required. Excellent written and communication skills for customer service and ability to meet strict client deadlines. Flexibility of hours to support downstream processes. Knowledge of GMPs and biotechnology-derived product regulations preferred.
Salary:
Process Development Associate I: $55,000-$75,900
Process Development Associate II: $63,000-$86,900
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, 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.
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.
Skills Required
- B.S. degree in biotechnology or related field
- 0-4 years experience for Research Associate I
- M.S. degree with 0-2 years experience
- Experience with downstream process development and chromatography equipment
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Knowledge of GMPs and biotech regulations
KBI Biopharma Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA/FSA options, alongside life and disability insurance. Employer-verified listings indicate solid foundational coverage across sites.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are provided, with flexible or “unlimited” PTO available in some salaried roles and standard accrual with limited rollover elsewhere. This breadth supports time away options across job families.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is available, with indications of 12 weeks for U.S. employees in recent materials. Maternity and paternity leave are included as part of the package.
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What We Do
KBI Biopharma is an award-winning biopharmaceutical contract services organization providing fully-integrated, accelerated drug development and biomanufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies globally. With each of our 500+ client partners, we have worked closely to personalize and rapidly accelerate their drug development programs. Built upon a foundation of world-class analytical capabilities, we deliver efficient process development and clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing services for mammalian, microbial, and cell therapy programs. KBI is proud to be a JSR Life Sciences Company.
