Associate Scientist, BioPharma Ligand Binding Assays

Job overview

The Associate Scientist, BioPharma Ligand Binding Assays role is onsite in Kansas City, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports study execution and development activities within KCAS Bio's BioPharma Sciences group, which conducts bioanalytical testing for drug discovery and preclinical and clinical studies. The scientist performs laboratory study activities, contributes to assay development and validation, and prepares data for review. Accurate sample handling, documentation, and troubleshooting support reliable study results and the team's drug-development work.

What you'll do

• Execute study activities including sample and reagent preparation and assay execution with moderate supervision
• support method development, qualification, validation, and assay optimization
• process data and prepare summaries for senior scientists
• troubleshoot routine assay or instrument issues and escalate complex challenges
• maintain documentation under protocols, SOPs, and GLP requirements
• identify, handle, and track samples
• communicate study progress, risks, and timelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate scientist

biopharma sciences

ligand binding assays

lba

elisa

msd

bioanalytical laboratory

glp

kansas city mo

kcas bio

study execution

assay development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-sponsored events
• career development through KCAS University
• stock ownership program
• paid time off to volunteer
• wellness, inclusion, and community outreach opportunities.

Why this role

Requires hands-on experience in a GLP-regulated laboratory and experience with ligand binding assays such as ELISA or MSD.

About the employer

KCAS Bio is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.