About Us

Acceleration is the Contract Research Organization (CRO) of the future. Our business model is based on the principles of the late Ewing Kauffman, an esteemed and successful entrepreneur and humanitarian who believed we should treat others like we would want to be treated, share the rewards with those who make us successful, and give back to the community. We use those principles as a guide so that we can provide our associates with a rewarding work environment and our clients with reliable, efficient, and on-time service.

Current Employment Opportunities

Acceleration continues to look for top quality scientific associates. Please feel free to fill out the employment application form and send it to hr@accelerationkc.com for consideration.

Specific Needs as of 6/11/2008

Research Chemist – Analytical Chemistry/Quality Control

Supports scientific teams in meeting project goals and provides scientific skills on all projects. This position will work under the supervision of a senior staff associate, but may be asked (based on experience) to provide a minimal level of supervision of other associates.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; preferred candidates will have a strong scientific background and at least 3-5 years of pharmaceutical chemistry experience. Extensive experience in HPLC and GC is required. Experience in USP monograph testing is also highly desired.

Responsibilities:

• Generates data or other information under GLP and GMP conditions.
• Operates, maintains, and calibrates all job-relevant instrumentation and equipment as necessary.
• Responsible for accurately recording data and observations, calculations, and reporting of data.
• Ensures proper documentation of all activities involving samples, standards, controlled substances, and stability samples associated with Acceleration projects as dictated by GLPs and cGMPs.
• Provides basic training on instrumentation and equipment to other associates as required.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and professional manner consistent with corporate and department policies, procedures, SOPs, GLPs, and GMPs.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to Interact with clients on a professional and personal level.
• Manages multiple projects so that they meet the stated objectives in the stated time.
• Other duties as assigned.