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Employment Opportunities at KAR Laboratories, Inc.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

Research Scientist

1/25/2008 - KAR Bioanalytical, Inc. has an opening for a top-level scientist.  Daily activities will include method development including sample preparation and/or instrumental analysis of biological and non-biological samples for experimental compounds (drug discovery) and also common pharmaceutical drugs and products.  Knowledge and experience with FDA GLP protocols and procedures are required as well as an expert-level, practical and working knowledge of separation sciences, including LC and particularly LC-MS-MS. Candidates should have a background in bioanalytical chemistry, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as good laboratory and computer skills.  Knowledge of Watson LIMS, Millennium, and Sciex Analyst is a plus.  At least a bachelors degree in a science-related field is required, while an advanced degree is highly desirable.  The base annual salary is dependant upon education and experience, starting at 70,000 and could go as high as $110,000 per year plus bonuses, benefits, and incentives for a proven mass spectrometrist and methods development expert. 

 

 

KAR Laboratories, Inc. benefits include:

  •  Prepaid Health Insurance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield preventative, $5 million cap, $20 office visit, Prescription Card
  •  Dental and optical insurance, 50% co-pay up to $1200/year
  •  401k Retirement Program: KAR contributes a sum equal to 5% of your gross earnings each quarter into your account.  Employees can also contribute their own pre-tax earnings.
  •  Profit Sharing: Averages about 5%.  8% of gross earnings were paid to each employee in 2003, and 6% in 2004
  •  Performance Bonus program for salaried workers
  •  Vacation: 12 to 20 paid days per year, 2-year cap
  •  Holidays: 8 days paid per year
  •  Sick Pay: 65 hours per year with no cap on unused sick time
  •  Paid Bereavement Leave
  •  Continuing Education - 100% of tuition and lab fee
  •  Direct Deposit payroll option
  •  Group events (traditional Holiday Party at the Black Swan, catered lunches, field trips, dinner parties): several per year, paid by KAR
  •  Corporate Fitness Center with treadmill, elliptical stair climber, bicycle, universal weight machine, free weights, and high-end audio system
  •  Hours: Monday through Friday on a single shift
  •  KAR Laboratories, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  Click here to view our policy.

KAR's generous fringe benefits package adds about 50% to the compensation package.  Details are available in KAR's Employee Handbook. 

KAR's high standards present a challenge for all employees.  This means that the KAR selection criteria will create a hurdle to all but the most able and committed professionals.  KAR looks for a higher level of performance, a greater range of expertise, and a higher degree of flexibility, responsibility, and involvement than most chemists would expect to encounter.  KAR considers only the highest motivated, independent self-starters committed to maintain KAR's reputation for quality and service.

APPLICANTS:  To be considered for employment, please mail your resume on paper to the attention of Human Resources. To comply with employment laws, emailed or faxed resumes or employment inquiries cannot be accepted.  If we offer you a position, and you accept, the offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation and drug test, and evidence that you are eligible to work for any employer in the United States.

 

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4425 Manchester Road

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

(269) 381-9666