Lab Technician - 6221eecb-c90c-4e41-9f45-01b5d531e6eb  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: When you work as a Laboratory Technician at KCAS PHL, you further our mission by supporting our dedicated team of scientists who focus on Client Service and Quality in our laboratory facility. The ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic, and forward-thinking, and possess outstanding technical skills, organizational awareness, and a commitment to excellence in their work.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for the preparation of media, buffers, and reagents within a GLP laboratory environment. You are also responsible for order receipt, reagent/supply restocking of the laboratories, and sample receipt under GLP guidelines.

In this role, we will rely on you to:  * Maintain Laboratory Equipment Logbooks and maintenance records as per GLP requirements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.  * Support in the organization of GLP documentation regarding laboratory activities.  * Receive and store clinical samples as per GLP guidelines.  * Receive and restock all laboratory supplies as needed.  * Prepare media and buffers as requested by other team members and ensure that reagents on hand for use are non-expired.  * Train and perform backup archivist role as assigned.  * Maintain the chemical inventory for the FM labs.  * Respond to facility support requests.  * Perform any other duties as required or assigned.

To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:  * Associates in Applied Science or related field, or 1 years of related experience is required  * Bachelor's degree in biology, immunology related discipline- plus but not required.  * Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office.  * A well-developed work ethic is essential, coupled with a strong motivation to complete tasks, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.  * Good communication skills and an ability to work with a team.

(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)

WHO YOU ARE You will thrive at KCAS Bio if you enjoy a relational environment, are purpose- and values-driven, embrace constant development and supportive leadership, and enjoy being part of innovative work.

WHAT YOU'LL GET Our benefits include, and extend beyond, the traditional package. At KCAS Bio, you will enjoy company sponsored events like food trucks, family days and spirit days. You will grow in your career with KCAS University. You will be able to connect with like-minded employees to further KCAS Bio's approach to key areas such as wellness, inclusion, and community outreach. You will engage as an owner in our stock ownership program. You will have access to the latest technology. And you will be able to invest in the community with paid time off to volunteer.

KCAS Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Among other things, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected category; we recruit qualified candidates without regard to citizenship status based on internal processes that enable us to hire the right candidates consistent with the appropriate U.S. Immigration framework; and (3) we work with and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Anyone who needs reasonable accommodation may send an email to kcasrecruiting@kcasbio.com or call 913-248-3000 (for TTY assistance call 711) and ask for Human Resources.