Protein Characterization Scientist – Mass Spectrometry

SSi People; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI People seeks a skilled scientist to support protein characterization and analytical research from early discovery through molecule optimization. You will generate high-quality mass spectrometry data to inform project teams and advance programs.

Responsibilities include protein, peptide, and glycan analyses by MS (RPLC-MS, RPLC-MS/MS, native-MS), peptide mapping, data processing, and reporting results to project teams to guide decision-making. On-site in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Qualifications

• PhD, or MS with 2+ years in biopharmaceutical analytical chemistry or biochemistry.
• Experience with RPLC-MS for intact protein and subunit mass analysis.
• Experience with protein digestion and RPLC-MS/MS for sequence mapping and PTMs.
• Ability to generate, process, and interpret large LC-MS data sets with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protein, peptide, and glycan analysis using MS techniques (RPLC-MS, MS/MS, native-MS).
• Perform auto-digestion and peptide mapping to support characterization.
• Generate, process, and interpret MS data and present results to project teams.
• Support discovery, optimization, and late-stage activities.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Protein analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree or Master’s with 2 years in biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Bachelor’s degree with 4 years in biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

RPLC-MS

RPLC-MS/MS

Native-MS

Job description

SSI People seeks a skilled scientist to support protein characterization and analytical research from early discovery through molecule optimization. You will generate high-quality mass spectrometry data to inform project teams and advance programs.

Responsibilities include protein, peptide, and glycan analyses by MS (RPLC-MS, RPLC-MS/MS, native-MS), peptide mapping, data processing, and reporting results to project teams to guide decision-making. On-site in Thousand Oaks, CA.