Scientist, LC-MS/MS Method Development

Job Title: Scientist, LC-MS/MS Method Development
Job Type: 3 Months Contract extendable
Pay Rate: $48/hr. to $57.50/hr on W2 without benefits
Job Location: Lenexa, KS 66215
Shift: Day Shift (roughly 8-5 with flexibility), M-F

Job descriptions:

Apply advanced scientific expertise and methods to design, develop, and implement drugs of abuse mass spectrometry assays. Conducts development, feasibility and validation studies applying advanced scientific principles to projects or products of strategic importance to the organization. Trains and guides scientific personnel at various levels as needed and offers scientific design and statistical analysis to assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Ability to design and develop LC-MS/MS-based assays for the detection and quantification of target analytes in biological specimens (urine, oral fluid, hair).
• Experience optimizing assay parameters such as sample preparation, chromatography, and mass spectrometry conditions to achieve high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy.
• Experience in a GMP or QSR environment preferred.
• Experience with relevant scientific computing applications.
• Analyze and interpret LC-MS/MS data to generate accurate and reliable results.
• Maintain and troubleshoot LC-MS/MS instrumentation and software with little assistance.
• Ability to lead a mass spectrometry-based project with minimal oversight. Technical competency required to manage laboratory systems.
• Ability to write, interpret, and critique technical specifications and related documentation with little assistance.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and minimum of 1-3 years of independent experience designing and developing LC-MS/MS. A proven track record of LC-MS/MS method development is required.

Skills:

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the use of computers, including word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and drive change
• Highly effective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to accomplish advanced technical tasks both independently and as a member of a research team.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Work in a laboratory environment and adhere to safety requirements

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $48.00 - $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience designing and developing LC-MS/MS? Please explain.
• Do you have experience of LC-MS/MS method development? Please explain.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• LC-MS/MS Method Development: 3 years (Required)
• designing and developing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48 - $58