LC/MS Analytical Chemist

Pace Analytical Services LLC; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services LLC in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist to perform advanced analytical development focused on High-Resolution LC-MS instrumentation. The role develops chromatographic (HPLC) and MS-based methods to support identification, characterization, and impurity profiling of siRNA, formulations, and raw materials.

The candidate will conduct hands-on bench work, develop validated methods, and collaborate with internal and external teams to meet research timelines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 2–4 years in a laboratory setting; GMP environment preferred.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently; self-motivated and results driven.
• Experience with Agilent Q-ToF and MassHunter software preferred.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and related software.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on bench work with High-Resolution LC-MS instrumentation.
• Develop chromatographic methods (HPLC) and MS-based assays for identification, characterization, and impurity determination of siRNA.
• Develop impurity profiling strategies for development candidates and raw materials.
• Author method development and qualification reports and SOPs.
• Evaluate suitability of new methods and assist method qualification and validation.
• Contribute data to lead candidate testing, stability monitoring, OOS/deviation investigations and regulatory filings.
• Understand and apply advanced scientific principles to process and analytical development.
• Follow training to independently operate instruments and carry out analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support project goals and timelines.

Skills

LC-MS operation

HPLC method development

Analytical data interpretation

Documentation & SOP writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

Agilent Q-ToF

MassHunter

LC-MS

HPLC

Office 365

Job description

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Description

The Scientist is responsible for performing advanced analytical development activities with a primary focus on hands-on operation of High-Resolution LC-MS instrumentation. This role develops and optimizes chromatographic (HPLC) and mass spectrometry-based methods to support the identification, characterization, and impurity profiling of siRNA molecules, formulations, and raw materials.

Compensation

$91,500.00 - 95,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

• Hands-on bench work using the High-Resolution LC-MS.
• Development of chromatographic methods (HPLC) and mass spectrometric based assays for identification, characterization, and impurity determination of siRNA.
• Develop strategies for impurity profiling of new development candidates and raw materials.
• Author method development and qualification reports and SOP's for test methods.
• Evaluate suitability of new methods, and assist method qualification and validation.
• Contribute data to lead candidate testing, stability sample monitoring, OOS/deviation investigation and regulatory filing.
• Understand and apply advanced scientific principles, theories, concepts, practices and standards to process and analytical development.
• Follow training to independently operate instruments and carry out routine and non-routine analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support project goals and meet research timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a laboratory setting (GMP environment preferred).
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven.
• Experience with Agilent Q-ToF and the MassHunter software is the plus.
• Proficiency in Office 365 and other software preferred.

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Benefits

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

• Competitive salaries
• Medical
• Dental vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• Life
• Disability and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days
• HSA
• Wellness program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Parental leave
• Optional legal coverage and ID theft

Equal Opportunity Employer

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