ARUP Laboratories · 2 months ago
Mass Spec Application Engineer I
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah. The Mass Spec Application Engineer I is a training position focused on providing expertise in process improvement and workflow optimization for mass spectrometry-based testing in a clinical laboratory setting.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Develops skills to serve as technical advisor for mass spectrometry assays and instrumentation
Gathers user requirements, and contributes to mass spectrometry-based test improvement and optimization
Assists clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in support of mass spectrometry-based tests
Validates instruments and writes technical documents as needed
Prepares for and executes instrument installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQOQPQ)
Analyzes the impact of version upgrades on existing systems and provides recommendations on a plan of action related to system upgrades
Assists the project teams in the cost analysis of new projects, supports capital acquisition, and provides justification for upgrades and additional equipment
Trains staff and works with the lab to develop training modules as necessary
Tracks and manages changes in mass spectrometry-based tests and documentation
Develops protocols for maintenance and monitoring of instrument performance
Effectively communicates project progression and any hurdles with team members and other key stakeholders
Develops modifications for current procedures to improve cost and/or labor efficiency
Performs literature review to adequately obtain and access all options for assay improvement
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of chromatography
Knowledge of mass spectrometry
Knowledge of automation
Knowledge of data analysis
Knowledge of statistics
Knowledge of analytical chemistry
Knowledge of biochemistry
Ability to develop skills to serve as technical advisor for mass spectrometry assays and instrumentation
Ability to gather user requirements and contribute to mass spectrometry-based test improvement and optimization
Ability to assist clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in support of mass spectrometry-based tests
Ability to validate instruments and write technical documents as needed
Ability to prepare for and execute instrument installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQOQPQ)
Ability to analyze the impact of version upgrades on existing systems and provide recommendations on a plan of action related to system upgrades
Ability to assist project teams in the cost analysis of new projects, support capital acquisition, and provide justification for upgrades and additional equipment
Ability to train staff and work with the lab to develop training modules as necessary
Ability to track and manage changes in mass spectrometry-based tests and documentation
Ability to develop protocols for maintenance and monitoring of instrument performance
Ability to effectively communicate project progression and any hurdles with team members and other key stakeholders
Ability to develop modifications for current procedures to improve cost and/or labor efficiency
Ability to perform literature review to adequately obtain and access all options for assay improvement
Ability to conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures
Ability to stoop, reach, and communicate effectively
Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Ability to perform fine motor control tasks
Ability to have close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks
Company
ARUP Laboratories
ARUP Laboratories is a research and development laboratory that provides laboratory operations and system laboratory alignment solutions.
Founded in 1983
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2023-01-10Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Kent Gordon
CFO
Alex P.
Talent Acquisition Partner
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