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Joulé · 1 day ago

LCMS Research Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

Joulé is a leader in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America, and they are seeking an LCMS Research Scientist. This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating LC-MS assays to support research and development efforts, as well as providing scientific leadership in LCMS-based analytical projects.

Staffing & Recruiting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Involved in applying and maintaining complex LCMS (liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry) instrumentation

Managing collaborative research projects, while developing and validating LC-MS methods (quantitative and/or qualitative) for small molecules, peptides, proteins, metabolites, or other analytes

Design experiments for project and method development, operate and maintain mass spectrometers (e.g., triple quadrupole, Orbitrap, Q-TOF) and LC instrumentation, process and analyze mass spec data using relevant software

Interpret data scientifically and ensure quality control, write and review method standard operating procedures and protocols, and present data

Maintain a safe laboratory environment, comply with safety and regulatory policies, and manage laboratory supplies and inventory

Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in bioanalytical techniques, instrumentation, and workflows with the opportunity to train junior staff / scientists in LCMS techniques, good laboratory practices, and data analysis

Qualification

LC-MS method developmentInstrument maintenanceData analysisSample preparationMetabolomics expertiseProteomics expertiseLipidomics expertiseTroubleshootingCommunication skillsDetail orientedOrganizational skills

Required

MUST have PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related scientific discipline with relevant postdoctoral or industrial experience

Must have expertise in instrument maintenance, sample preparation and method development across multiple platforms including metabolomics, lipidomic and proteomics

A strong work ethic, communication skills, ability to troubleshoot, be detail orientated and organized, and be able to manage multiple interdisciplinary projects and timelines with minimal supervision