Bioanalysis Scientist I/II — LC-MS/MS & High-Throughput

Allergan; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Short-term incentive programs

Job summary

The candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in bioanalysis, automation, and analytical instrumentation, and be capable of mentoring junior scientists in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry with 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 2 years.
• Hands-on bioanalysis of small molecules, peptides, and large molecules in the pharmaceutical industry, including sample preparation and method development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-throughput setting.
• Experience operating automated liquid handling robotic platforms such as Hamilton or equivalent systems.
• Experience operating CTC-PAL and Agilent liquid chromatography instruments, as well as LC-MS/MS platforms such as ABSciex triple quadrupole mass spectrometers or equivalent systems.
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook software and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Strong instrument and assay troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with process development or optimization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support LC-MS/MS-based PK/PD, efficacy, and exploratory toxicology bioanalytical studies
• Conduct and optimize sample extraction using protein precipitation, liquid/liquid extraction, or solid-phase extraction methods
• Operate and troubleshoot robotic systems (Hamilton, Tecan) and LC-MS/MS platforms (Leap/CTC PAL autosamplers, Agilent HPLCs, Sciex5500/6500 triple quadrupole mass spectrometers) and software such as Discovery Quant, Analyst, SciexOS, and MassHunter
• Troubleshoot pre-analytical and bioanalytical issues
• Maintain accurate documentation of work, including LIMS records, electronic notebooks, test methods, and protocols
• Collaborate with teams across Discovery and QTAS to support bioanalysis
• Train and mentor junior scientists as needed

Skills

Bioanalysis

LC-MS/MS

Sample preparation

Robotic systems

LIMS

Data analysis

Documentation

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Discovery Quant

Analyst

SciexOS

MassHunter

Hamilton

Tecan

CTC PAL

Agilent LC

Sciex 5500/6500

Job description

The candidate should have extensive hands-on experience in bioanalysis, automation, and analytical instrumentation, and be capable of mentoring junior scientists in a fast-paced environment.