Associate Research Scientist

Mindlance; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a candidate to provide quantitative bioanalytical support using LC-MS/MS. This hands-on role entails performing mass spectrometry analyses, troubleshooting instruments, and reporting results. Candidates must possess a BS or MS in chemistry and have 1 to 5 years of relevant experience, including mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry expertise. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The job is based in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience required.
• Training or experience in mass spectrometry and separation science desired.
• Proficiency in general computer software and vendor specific control tools required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quantitative bioanalytical support using LC-MS/MS.
• Perform sample analyses by mass spectrometry and report results.
• Troubleshoot HPLC and MS instrumentation.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Analytical chemistry

HPLC troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in chemistry

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Sciex Analyst

Thermo Excalibur

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers across the country. Feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

Job Description

Position Description: The successful candidate will provide quantitative bioanalytical support using LC-MS/MS for a variety of high throughput in vitro ADME profiling assays. In this hands-on role, the candidate will perform sample analyses by mass spectrometry, and will review, interpret and report results. Instruments and software from various vendors including Sciex (Analyst) and Thermo (Excalibur) will be used along with custom internal data processing software to acquire data and process results. The successful candidate will also troubleshoot HPLC and MS instrumentation as necessary.

Position Requirements: BS or MS in chemistry, with specialization in analytical chemistry preferred, along with 1 to 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical experience is required. Training or experience in mass spectrometry and separation science, as well as hands-on experience in quantitative LC-MS/MS analysis are desired. Proficiency in general computer software, including vendor specific instrument control and analysis tools, is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, are required as is commitment to working as a team player within a multifunctional organization. A working knowledge of allied disciplines such as computer science, lab automation, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and synthetic chemistry is helpful.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will also troubleshoot HPLC and MS instrumentation as necessary.