Mass Spec Application Engineer I

Arup Laboratories • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

This is a training position, preparing the employee to provide expertise in continuous process improvement and workflow optimization for mass spectrometry-based testing in the clinical laboratory. The Mass Spec Application Engineer I will apply knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry, automation, data analysis, statistics, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry to the implementation of improvements and workflow solutions to mass spectrometry-based tests in a fast-paced production clinical laboratory. Performs all functions below with direct supervision. About ARUP : ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient's life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field or related field.
• Master's Degree or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field or related field.
• PhD or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field or related field.
• Applicable ASCP or AAB

Responsibilities

• Develops skills to serve as technical advisor for mass spectrometry assays and instrumentation
• Gathers user requirements, and contributes to mass spectrometry-based test improvement and optimization
• Assists clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in support of mass spectrometry-based tests.
• Validates instruments and writes technical documents as needed
• Prepares for and executes instrument installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQOQPQ)
• Analyzes the impact of version upgrades on existing systems and provides recommendations on a plan of action related to system upgrades
• Assists the project teams in the cost analysis of new projects, supports capital acquisition, and provides justification for upgrades and additional equipment
• Trains staff and works with the lab to develop training modules as necessary
• Tracks and manages changes in mass spectrometry-based tests and documentation
• Develops protocols for maintenance and monitoring of instrument performance
• Effectively communicates project progression and any hurdles with team members and other key stakeholders
• Develops modifications for current procedures to improve cost and/or labor efficiency
• Performs literature review to adequately obtain and access all options for assay improvement
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees