LC-MS Chemist

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Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Successfully carry out basic mass spectrometry operation (sample preparation, enzymatic digestion, mobile phase preparation/characterization, basic instrument troubleshooting and problem solving so to minimize equipment downtime).
• Mass spectrometry analysis
• Independently perform mass spectrometry assays for analysis of medium/large sets of samples in different matrices
• Perform sample preparation for LC-MS following specific protocols with minimal supervision
• Optimize sample preparation when needed and discuss new workflows with manager
• Perform LC-MS/MS analysis
• Collaborate in setting up automatization of sample preparation and LC-MS
• Perform data analysis with minimum supervision
• Evaluate the QC samples and perform system suitability with minimum training
• Timely record all experimental findings in adequate details in eLN
• Send out summary sheets and present scientific results to the project teams within agreed cycle time
• Clear communication with manager and seek advicewhen appropriate
• Improve theoretical knowledge and practical skills of mass spectrometry
• Learn the biology and pathophysiology of the related diseases

Qualifications

• B.S. with 3-4 years of experience or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry with prior experience in GMP or Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with nano-LC based proteomics
• Knowledge with proteomics data processing
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Framingham, MAare encouraged to apply. Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.