Scientist III - LC-MS & Analytical Support - FSP

Parexel

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. We are looking to fill a Scientist III - Open Access LC-MS/Analytical Support position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in West Point, PA. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This role does not offer sponsorship. The Scientist III - Open Access LC-MS/Analytical Support is a laboratory-based role that maintains and operates open access liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) instrumentation and performs other tasks as assigned by the client. Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies. For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement. Come join us!

Requirements

Scientist 3 - B.S. in Chemistry or closely related field with 3-5 years of experience; M.S. with 1-2 years
Experience with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of standard laboratory instrumentation (e.g. LC-MS, HPLC, UPLC, etc)
Experience with Waters, Sciex, or Agilent LC-MS instrumentation and software
Analytical characterization techniques such as: Reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and High resolution mass spectrometry
Sample preparation and handling
Plate-based analytical methods
Highly organized, and capable of multi-tasking to manage system related schedules, documents, and maintenance tasks for multiple instruments
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast paced, team environment.
Ability to multi - task and deliver on multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Checks instrument performance and suitability routinely, prepares mobile phases, and performs routine upkeep of walkup liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) instruments
Maintains accurate documentation and records, data/file transfer, etc.
Responds to end-user repair calls for LC-MS and troubleshoots/repairs simple issues such as leaks or clogs.
Submits and coordinates repair tickets for more complex issues.
Assist with purity analysis of investigational compounds by liquid chromatography (LC) and high-resolution mass spectrometry experiments.
Maintains accurate documentation and records.
Sample preparations for routine analysis, including total protein, enzymatic digests, and electrophoresis.
LC and LC-MS analysis of vaccine samples as needed.