Proteomics Research Associate — LC-MS/MS Specialist

Bruker Daltonics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker Newton, MA invites applications for a Research Associate to support customer sample preparation and LC-MS data collection in a regulated proteomics environment. You will work with a collaborative team to ensure data quality and timely reporting for pharma/biotech applications.

The role emphasizes sample lifecycle management, instrument maintenance, and meticulous documentation, with opportunities to grow within Bruker’s analytical instrumentation leadership.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in analytical direction (pharmacy, analytical or biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology)
• 1-3 years experience in proteomic and metabolic / lipidomic sample preparation
• 1-3 years laboratory experience handling biological samples such as cell lysates or patient samples
• Previous experience with chromatographic (LC or GC) systems or mass spectrometers is an advantage
• Previous experience in working in a GCLP regulated environment is an advantage
• Solid computer skills including MS Office
• Well organized, independent and reliable, while still being a team player
• Excellent documentation skills and understanding the importance of timely chronicling

Responsibilities

• Overview of customer samples throughout their life cycle: sample receipt, storage and tracking, manual and semi-automated sample preparation, LC-MS data acquisition, and QC of generated data following SOPs
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of LC-MS instrumentation (timstOF, EVOQ, Evosep, Elute)
• Management, maintenance and evaluation of laboratory equipment, ensuring operation at the highest level
• Documentation of all performed activities in lab notebooks and ELNs
• Contribution to improvement of sample preparation methods and SOP, customer report and method writing
• General laboratory tasks (ordering of consumables, preparation of buffers, etc)

Skills

MS Office

Documentation

Independent and team player

Education

BSc/MSc in analytical chemistry/biochemistry/biotechnology

Tools

LC-MS instruments

Q-TOF

Orbitrap

Job description

Bruker Newton, MA invites applications for a Research Associate to support customer sample preparation and LC-MS data collection in a regulated proteomics environment. You will work with a collaborative team to ensure data quality and timely reporting for pharma/biotech applications.

The role emphasizes sample lifecycle management, instrument maintenance, and meticulous documentation, with opportunities to grow within Bruker’s analytical instrumentation leadership.