Scientist III (Quantitative LC-MS) (North Chicago)

Duration: 6 months (With Potential Extensions up to Two Years)

Work schedule:

• 8 hours on-site, First Shift, Mon-Fri, 8am – 5pm (possibility of earlier than 8am depending on job tasks).

Description:

Quantitative, Translational & ADME Sciences Department has a position for a Scientist III in North Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for non-regulated quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalysis of small molecules from in vivo and in vitro samples, including extraction, data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform high throughput quantitative in vivo and in vitro LC-MS/MS analysis , troubleshooting and problem solving of small molecule and peptides from various bio-matrices.
• Operate, perform routine maintenance, and hands-on troubleshooting of AB Sciex LC-MS/MS systems.
• Maintain excellent documentation of all work including LIMS, test methods, and protocols .
• Work closely with multiple teams across Discovery and DMPK-BA to support bioanalysis .

Skills:

• Proven method development experience using various extraction, chromatographic and analytical methodologies.
• Proven experience with quantitative bioanalysis of small molecules .
• Proven experience operating and troubleshooting Agilent HPLCs, Leap/CTC PAL autosamplers and AB Sciex Mass Spectrometers .
• The ideal candidate is detail oriented and committed to generating high-quality results within tight deadlines and across different projects.
• Proven ability to work independently or under minimal supervision in a high-throughput environment to design and conduct experiments, interpret, document, and communicate results, as well as in a team environment to collaborate successfully across other groups within R&D.
• Communication, interpersonal, and presentation.
• Work experience in regulated bioanalysis and/or CRO Facility settings is a plus.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Top skill requirements:

• Quantitative LC-MS experience.
• Proven record of independent work.
• Understanding of small molecule analysis in biomatrix.
• Understanding of peptides and proteins in biomatrix is a plus.
• Reverse phase method development is a plus.

Education and experience:

• Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry , or related discipline typically with 8+ (BS), 6+ (MS), or 0+ (PhD) years of relevant academia/pharmaceutical experience.

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Recruiter Details:

Name: Shivangi Shivpuri

Email: [email protected]

Internal Id: 26-03648