KCAS Bio · 4 hours ago
Associate Director – MSB LCMS
Kansas City, MO
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expKCAS Bio is a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Kansas City, pioneering the latest drug development in both human and animal health fields. The Associate Director at KCAS Bio will oversee all aspects of studies within the division, ensuring productivity and quality data, while also serving as the primary scientific contact for key clients and managing on-site support for their programs.
BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide daily supervision and mentorship to departmental staff, ensuring adherence to scientific and operational standards
Scheduling and prioritization of team workload to meet project timelines and quality expectations with operations and capacity planning support
Conduct performance reviews and recommend development plans for direct reports
Function as project manager (when required) for assigned studies, including design, validation, interpretation, and reporting
Serve as a technical lead for complex bioanalytical assays, troubleshooting challenging scientific problems and ensuring robust, validated methods
Oversee method validation and sample analysis for mass spectrometry – with a focus on hybrid applications
Interpret complex data sets and provide scientific guidance to project teams for accurate conclusions and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with senior scientists to design innovative approaches for emerging client needs and novel assay formats
Ensure scientific integrity in all deliverables by reviewing protocols, validation reports, and final data packages
Function as a subject matter expert for internal teams and clients on specialized techniques and instrumentation
Ensure compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and quality standards in all laboratory activities
Implement process improvements within the department to enhance efficiency and maintain best practices
Support client retention by delivering high-quality data and timely communication on assigned projects
Collaborate with business development teams to provide technical input for proposals and new service offerings
Monitor departmental capacity and resource utilization; provide input to leadership on staffing and equipment needs
Stay current with scientific advancements relevant to departmental services and share knowledge with the team
Participate in internal meetings and contribute to cross-functional initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in a scientific related field required
Minimum of 7 years' experience in CRO, Pharma, or Biotech industry conducting scientific research
Minimum 10 years' experience in developing a wide variety of analytical and bioanalytical techniques for the quantitation of therapeutics
Excellent knowledge of the principles of bioanalysis for therapeutics, by current state of the art technologies and methodologies including but not limited to LC-MS/MS, HRMS, UPLC-UV, and UPLC-Fluorescence
Demonstrated proficiency in Watson LIMS, Analyst, SCIEX OS, and Chromeleon software for bioanalytical data acquisition, processing, and reporting
Science and quantitation related to small molecules and metabolites, mixed mode macro molecules, proteins, ADC's, Oligonucleotides, Peptides, and other biotherapeutic target analytes, through the utilization of diverse scientific procedures, calculations, and statistics
Working knowledge of state-of-the-art principles, theories, and regulatory updates for biopharmaceuticals and biotherapeutics
Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and technical writing
Familiar with current industry trends and expectations relating to biotherapeutic modalities
Preferred
MS or Ph.D. preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed below
Benefits
Company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days
KCAS University
Stock ownership program
Paid time off to volunteer
Company
KCAS Bio
KCAS Bio is a top-tier contract research organization (CRO) that has 45 years of experience with both large pharma and biotech sponsors, providing comprehensive bioanalytical drug development services from early discovery through registration.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2021-04-15Acquired
2010-12-01Seed· $0.25M
Leadership Team
John Bucksath
CEO/Board Member KCAS, Flowmetric and Active Biomarkers
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