Our client, a global company offering biological, non-clinical, clinical, and bioanalytical assay solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, is currently seeking an LC-MS Specialist.
Nature of position
Under the supervision of the bioanalysis operations manager, your main mandate will be to operate and optimize liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) instruments in the context of bioanalytical applications and to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good laboratory practices (GLP). Additionally, you will assist management in daily tasks, act as a resource person in the department, and participate in scientific meetings and symposiums. In this role, you will:
- Operate LC-MS systems to analyze samples according to established protocols and SOPs;
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments to ensure optimal performance;
- Supervise maintenance (including external maintenance and service providers), calibration, and troubleshooting of LC-MS instruments to ensure optimal performance and reliability;
- Coordinate instrument upgrades, software updates, and implementation of new technologies to enhance analytical capabilities;
- Coordinate work within the team and maximize resources (LC/MS/MS, appropriate personnel, equipment, etc.);
- Interact with the research and development team to resolve issues;
- Ensure compliance with GLP/GCP regulations and internal quality systems and implement corrective actions to maintain compliance;
- Review documentation related to ongoing activities and discrepancies (SOP, protocol), as well as quality assurance reports, validation reports, and analytical reports;
- Participate in SOP review;
- Resolve analytical problems (troubleshooting - extraction, system, interferences, etc.);
- Review documentation regarding conducted investigation and its impact, if any, on data integrity;
- Perform any other tasks related to your duties.
Required qualification
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field;
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in operating LC-MS systems for bioanalytical applications;
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA) for validation of bioanalytical methods;
- Experience with data analysis software and instrument control;
- Experience with method validation for bioanalytical assays;
- Knowledge of quantification techniques;
- Knowledge of quality control procedures in a bioanalytical laboratory;
- Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GLP, GMP);
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Salary and condition
Salary and conditions according to company policy and candidate experience.
Job Location
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