Senior Bioanalytical Scientist, LC-MS/MS Method Development

Inotiv; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking a Senior Scientist in St. Louis to advance bioanalytical method development using LC-MS/MS and HRMS. You will drive method development for large and small molecules in diverse biological matrices and lead cross-functional projects within the DMPK team.

You will coordinate method transfers, communicate updates to PIs and clients, and mentor junior scientists while ensuring GMP-like compliance. This role is on-site in St. Louis with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline with 2+ years industrial bioanalytical experience.
• MSc in a related field with 5+ years direct industrial bioanalytical experience.
• Experience with LC-MS/MS, HRMS, and wet chemistry separations.
• Knowledge of databases and laboratory software (MS Office, LIMS).
• Excellent written and oral communication; strict safety adherence.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly sensitive LC-MS/MS and HRMS methods for large and small molecules in biological matrices.
• Lead method development projects and troubleshoot challenging assays across species and matrices.
• Coordinate method transfers and implement client transfers.
• Communicate timelines, status and data to PIs, PMs and clients.
• Mentor junior scientists and support departmental growth.

Skills

Bioanalytical techniques

LC-MS/MS

HRMS

Method development

Databases & inventory

Laboratory software

Independent work

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry | Biochemistry | Analytical Chemistry

2+ years industrial bioanalytical experience

MSc in related discipline with 5+ years experience

Job description

Inotiv is seeking a Senior Scientist in St. Louis to advance bioanalytical method development using LC-MS/MS and HRMS. You will drive method development for large and small molecules in diverse biological matrices and lead cross-functional projects within the DMPK team.

You will coordinate method transfers, communicate updates to PIs and clients, and mentor junior scientists while ensuring GMP-like compliance. This role is on-site in St. Louis with competitive compensation.