Scientist II

ManpowerGroup; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Scientist II for an onsite role in St. Louis, MO. The position supports Analytical R&D and Product Development, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with teams across departments.

The role emphasizes LC-MS expertise for quantitation and characterization of proteins and large biomolecules, with potential contract extension and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 2-5 years of analytical chemistry or life sciences experience.
• Hands-on LC-MS/Mass Spectrometry experience with HRMS or triple quadrupole platforms.
• Experience with sample preparation techniques including digestion, enrichment, depletion, and labeling.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop LC-MS assays for quantitation of proteins in complex mixtures.
• Characterize large biomolecules including monoclonal antibodies and ADCs.
• Prepare reagents and perform digestion, enrichment, depletion, and labeling.
• Operate high-resolution and triple quadrupole LC-MS instruments in a lab setting.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to support product development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS / Mass Spectrometry

Job description

Our client, a global life sciences and biotechnology leader , is seeking a Scientist II to join their team. As a Scientist II , you will be part of the Analytical R&D Department supporting Product Development, R&D, Manufacturing, and Special Project Teams . The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills , the ability to work independently , and excellent communication skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title

Scientist II

Location

St. Louis, MO (100% Onsite)

Pay Range

$27.70 - $36.56/hour

What's the Job?

• Develop LC-MS assays for the quantitation of proteins in complex mixtures.
• Perform advanced characterization of large biomolecules, including monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
• Prepare reagents and perform sample preparation activities such as digestion, enrichment, depletion, and labeling.
• Operate and support high-resolution and triple quadrupole LC-MS instrumentation in a laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to provide analytical support for product development projects.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• 2-5 years of industry experience in analytical chemistry, life sciences, or related laboratory environments.
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS / Mass Spectrometry, including high-resolution or triple quadrupole platforms.
• Experience with large biomolecule sample preparation techniques, including digestion, enrichment, depletion, and labeling.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in life sciences and biotechnology.
• Hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge analytical R&D projects.
• Exposure to advanced LC-MS technologies and large biomolecule characterization.
• Potential contract extension based on performance and business needs.
• Competitive pay and access to comprehensive Manpower benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and weekly pay.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.