What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist, Mass Spectrometry, Fitbit position at Fitbit?
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of post-graduate experience in LC/Ms or GC/MS.
- Experience working in a through-put analytical laboratory.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Analytical Chemistry
- Experience with analytical software suites (e.g., Agilent’s Masshunter, Thermoscientific’s XCalibur, Compound Discoverer, etc.).
- Experience in High Resolution-Accurate Mass GC/MS or LC/MS techniques for small molecules analysis.
About the job
As a Scientist, you will apply your understanding, knowledge, and experiences in chromatography and high-resolution accurate mass spectrometry to analyze known and unknown small molecules qualitatively and quantitatively along with advanced data interpretation skills.
Fitbit’s wide range of innovative products, including smartwatches, trackers, and a smart scale, help people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration, and guidance to reach their health and fitness goals. Coupled with our leading software and Fitbit Premium, our immersive platform experience delivers personalized experiences, insights, and guidance to support our users’ health and wellness. Fitbit’s mission has always been to help make everyone in the world healthier and now, as part of Google we’ll be able to make health even more accessible to everyone.
Responsibilities
- Prepare analytical samples with multiple wet chemistry techniques.
- Analyze unknown small molecules in a high-throughput environment using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC/MS), and LC/MS-MS systems.
- Analyze and interpret data qualitatively and quantitatively, drawing conclusions from test results and recommending additional tests to further confirm test results.
- Develop analytical methods and maintain equipment to ensure data integrity and quality of lab work.
- Communicate on sample testing status and troubleshoot all work-related issues to deliver results, meeting deadlines, and milestones.