Mass Spectrometry Scientist

Convergent Research

$86K — $119K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry
  • 5+ years experience maintaining mass spectrometers
  • Experience optimizing LC-MS/MS methods for bottom-up proteomics
  • Mastery of chemistry and molecular & cellular biology techniques
  • Enthusiasm for bioanalytical chemistry
  • Strong initiative, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail and effective time management

Responsibilities

  • Setup, operate, and maintain mass spectrometers from major vendors
  • Analyze experimental data and present results internally and publicly
  • Train team members on instrument usage
  • Design proteomic experiments
  • Perform protein sample preparation
  • Prepare lab reagents and media
  • Manage inventory and communicate with purchasing

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with talented experts across various fields
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with many $0 premium options
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 15 days PTO plus 10 sick days annually
  • 18 company holidays plus your birthday off
  • $5,000 annual educational reimbursement
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Full Job Description
Summary of Position

We are looking for an experienced Mass Spectrometry Scientist who will be working on maintaining MS instruments for running multitudes of samples for a variety of projects in addition to other responsibilities such as advancing and executing hypothesis-driven experiments. In order to be seriously considered for this position, we require a cover letter as part of the candidate's application.

Responsibilities

  • You will setup, operate, and maintain (i.e. vent and clean) mass spectrometers from multiple major vendors (Thermo, Bruker, Sciex, etc.).
  • Analyze experimental data and interpret results for internal and public presentation.
  • Training team members to use instruments independently.
  • Designing relevant proteomic experiments.
  • Perform protein sample preparation.
  • Preparation of lab reagents and media.
  • Inventory management and preparation reagents and samples.
  • Communication with purchasing and may be responsible for negotiating with various vendors.
  • May manage MTAs, software licenses, service contracts, and other documentation.


Required Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.
  • 5+ years of experience maintaining mass spectrometers.
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing LC-MS/MS methods for bottom-up proteomics (e.g. DDA/DIA/prioritized approaches).
  • Demonstrated mastery of chemistry techniques or molecular & cellular biology techniques.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm & interest in bioanalytical chemistry.
  • High level of initiative and flexibility, excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Attention to detail and good time management skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with mass spectrometry technological development (hardware or software).
  • Proficiency with statistical and computational methods (e.g. coding in Python/R).


We Offer

  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields.
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance with many $0 premium options for you and your family with several national and regional providers. Most employees have more than 20 plan options to choose from.
  • Company-paid group life, AD&D, long- and short-term disability insurance.
  • 15 days PTO + 10 sick days per year.
  • 18 company holidays + your birthday off.
  • $5,000 per year educational reimbursement.
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Industry competitive salary.


$86,000 - $119,000 a year

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