KBI Biopharma · 1 week ago
Scientist II
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $139K/yr
4+ years expKBI Biopharma is a global leader in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, empowering life science companies to bring new medicines and vaccines to the world faster. The PD Scientist II provides downstream process development input and ownership for a product, executing laboratory studies and authoring technical documents while also mentoring junior staff.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Downstream (purification) process development, process characterization, and technology transfer of microbial processes to commercial cGMP facility
Works toward developing a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theory; provides some technical leadership within the group
Responsible for producing high quality documentation and client reports suitable for publication and regulatory requirements
Supports process development in both laboratory and manufacturing settings by executing experiments with guidance, analyzing process data, and contributing to the design and proposal of process development, process improvements, and manufacturing strategies
Will lead the downstream purification portion of development, process characterization, and/or technology transfer programs, acting as subject matter expert, and directing the efforts of the team in meeting the project deliverables
Provide technical support for cGMP manufacturing through floor coverage, batch document review, and support of deviations and change controls with mentor/managerial oversight
Coach and develop departmental scientists. Assist in guiding the professional growth of the team
Responsible for developing/maintaining a current understanding of cGMP and other regulatory requirements
Adheres to all safety requirements and assures that departmental employees comply with required safety procedures
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned
Chromatography Experience Preferred
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree and a minimum of 6+ years of related experience; M.S. and 4+ years of related experience or Ph.D. and 1+ years related experience in a scientific discipline
Records (accurately, clearly, and consistently) information, facts, and measurements that are required by cGMP, GLP, GCP, and/or by co-workers to understand situations and to perform their assignments
Prepares documents using own and others' data; organizes, clarifies, and presents information for internal and external audiences using commonly available software such as MS Office
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Understands and applies mathematical concepts and methods; interprets data and results using quantitative measures and statistical analysis where necessary; performs and documents calculations and conversions as part of standard processes; develops tests and methods to assure accuracy of processes and measures; learns and applies new quantitative concepts; performs calculations to diagnose or troubleshoot
Word processing, Spreadsheets, Power Point, E-mail
Preferred
Chromatography Experience Preferred
Experience With AKTA Chromatography Skids a Plus
Benefits
Annual bonus structure for all employees
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid FTO and holidays
401K matching with 100% vesting upon hire
Employee recognition programs
Company
KBI Biopharma
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is a leading development and contract manufacturing organization serving the biopharmaceutical industry. We help
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (27)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$109.47MKey Investors
JSR
2025-10-01Corporate Round· $99.87M
2016-12-08Series Unknown
2009-09-22Series Unknown· $9.6M
Leadership Team
Peter Carbone
Chief Operating Officer
Sigma Mostafa
Chief Scientific Officer
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