Scientist (Mass Spectrometry)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in California seeks a Scientist to advance assay development in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will design experiments, develop and validate assays, and collaborate with informatics and scientific teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous data analysis, documentation, and communication of results in written and oral formats. Experience with HPLC and LC-MS/MS is preferred, with BS/BA in a life science.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience with analytical techniques in a research and development lab (BS/BA).
• 2-5 years experience for MS/MA degree holders; 0-2 years for PhD holders.
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret assay development experiments.

Responsibilities

• Lead assay design, development, optimization, and validation under supervision.
• Prepare SOPs and validation reports for review by licensed directors.
• Collaborate with informatics to develop programs and databases for assay execution.
• Present scientific updates at R&D meetings and maintain awareness of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

HPLC

LC-MS/MS

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry or related field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

To advance technology necessary to develop state-of-the‑art assays. To plan, organize, and implement basic experiments to achieve this goal. Train and provide scientific direction to scientific personnel of various levels as needed. Also provide scientific design and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Scientific Director, Lead Scientist or R&D Manager, initiate experimental design for assay development.
• Conduct assay system development, optimization and validation.
• Prepare technical SOP's as required for Medical or Scientific Director (licensed) review and approval.
• Prepare assay validation reports and other assay‑related documentation as defined by the licensed Scientific Director and Medical Director.
• Work closely with informatics personnel to develop computer programs and databases as required for assay execution, automation and data management.
• Keep Scientific Director and/or R&D manager informed about status of on going projects.
• Prepare written and oral presentations of scientific updates for presentation at R&D meetings and conferences.
• Maintain awareness of current and developing technologies.
• Interact with Academic Associates and other outside sources of emerging technologies, science and materials.
• Add input to annual review for research personnel supervised while working on special projects.
• Complies with industry regulatory and quality standards for the R&D Assay Design Control processes.
• Assists licensed supervisor with troubleshooting, including reviewing procedural execution for possible cause of out of control results. Carries out simple troubleshooting procedures and performs R&D problem solving experiments as instructed.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• 5-7 years experience in following analytical techniques, HPLC, LC-MS/MS required in a research and development laboratory for candidates with a BS/BA degree;
• 2-5 years experience for candidates holding an MS/MA degree;
• 0-2 years experience for candidates holding a Ph. D. degree.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Skills:

• Proven ability to accomplish technical tasks both independently and as a member of a research team.
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree BS/BA in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field required. (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.