Scientist I - LC-MS/MS

The Fountain Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Scientist I to join the Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences team on a 6-month contract. The role is 100% onsite with working hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and relocation is open for candidates at their own expense.

You will split time between running LC-MS/MS analyses and reviewing overnight data, while maintaining rigorous electronic notebooks and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mandatory LC-MS/MS (MRM) and biologics/peptides quantitative bioanalysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree (0-3 years industry experience) or Master's degree.
• NO PhDs - candidates with a PhD will be considered overqualified for this role.
• Top technical skills include troubleshooting HPLC/mass spectrometry and LC-MS/MS setup/operation.
• Soft skills: curiosity, positivity, multitasking, and quick learning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalysis of synthetic molecules and peptides.
• Daily setup, operation, and troubleshooting of HPLC pumps, auto-samplers, and mass spectrometers.
• Perform data processing, quantitation, and data review using platforms like SCIEX Analyst.
• Maintain clear electronic laboratory notebooks, methods, and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

LC-MS/MS

MRM detection

Biologics & peptides

In-person troubleshooting

LC-MS/MS setup/operation

data review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SCIEX Analyst

Agilent HPLC

Diaxt mass spectrometers

Hamilton robotics

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title:Scientist I
• Location:North Chicago, IL 60064 (100% Onsite, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; open to candidates willing to relocate at their own expense)
• Pay Rate:$38.00 - $42.00 / hour
• Duration:6-Month Contract (with possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and business needs)

Job Description

The Quantitative, Translational, and ADME Sciences Department is seeking a highly motivated team member to operate in an early-stage drug development environment (focusing on small molecules with occasional large molecule/peptide work). You will spend roughly 50% of your time in the lab running mass spectrometry and 50% at your desk conducting data review from overnight runs.

• Perform quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalysis of synthetic molecules and peptides (biologics) supporting in-vitro bioassays and PK/PD studies.
• Daily setup, operation, and in-person troubleshooting of HPLC pumps, auto-samplers, and mass spectrometers (e.g., Agilent HPLC platforms, Diaxt mass spectrometers, Hamilton robotics).
• Perform data processing, quantitation, and data review using platforms like SCIEX Analyst.
• Maintain clear electronic laboratory notebooks, methods, and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Mandatory Hands-On Experience:LC-MS/MS (General LC/MS & MRM detection)andBiologics / Peptides quantitative bioanalysis experience are STRICTLY REQUIRED.
• Education Requirement:Bachelor's degree (0-3 years industry experience) or Master's degree.
• PhD Restriction:NO PhDs - candidates with a PhD will be considered overqualified for this role.
• Top Technical Skills:In-person instrument troubleshooting (HPLC/Mass Spec), LC-MS/MS setup/operation, and next-day data review/quantitation.
• Soft Skills & Indicators:Excellent soft skills are a top priority - must exhibit curiosity, positivity, strong multitasking, and quick learning abilities (demonstrated via lab projects, TA work, posters, or capstone projects on your resume).