LCMS Research Scientist

Joulé; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Research Scientist to develop and validate LC-MS assays, optimize analytical workflows, and provide scientific leadership. This role involves managing research projects, method development, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant scientific field, expertise in instrument maintenance, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, onsite position located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• MUST have PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• Expertise in instrument maintenance, sample preparation, and method development.
• Ability to manage multiple interdisciplinary projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Apply and maintain LCMS instrumentation and develop LC-MS methods.
• Design experiments for method development and maintain mass spectrometers.
• Ensure quality control and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Instrument maintenance

Sample preparation

Method development

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometers

LC instrumentation

Job description

LCMS Research Scientist

Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Type: 6-month contract to hire

Hours: 8AM-5PM

Start: Jan

Overview

Join as a Research Scientist to will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating LC-MS assays to support research and development efforts. This role involves method development, sample preparation, data acquisition, data analysis, troubleshooting, instrument maintenance, and documentation in a regulated or research environment. This role will be involved in collaborative efforts and provide scientific leadership in LCMS-based analytical projects.

Responsibilities

• Involved in applying and maintaining complex LCMS 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.

Requirements

• 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

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to sit, stand or move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.