Scientist - LC-MS and MS Analysis

Bayer•Cambridge, MA

1d•$92,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer Pharmaceuticals, our mission is to pioneer innovations that treat the untreatable, cure diseases, and instill hope. If you aspire to build a meaningful career within a vibrant community of creative and diverse professionals dedicated to making a transformative impact, you've found your place. At Bayer, we believe your career journey should be guided by your unique skills and ambitions, rather than being merely defined by your job title. We are excited to announce an opening for a Scientist position within our Translational Sciences team for Cardiovascular, Renal, and Immunology therapeutic areas. This position is located at the Bayer Research and Innovation Center (BRIC) in Cambridge, MA.

Requirements

Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline such as chemistry, biochemistry, or biology
Proficient in operating and maintaining mass spectrometry equipment, particularly LC-MS systems, and have experience in troubleshooting and maintaining LC-MS instruments, including tasks like changing and cleaning interfaces.
Experience in preparing samples for proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics analysis.
Possess experience with acquisition control, data collection, and data analysis software tools from LC and MS vendors, such as Thermo Scientific, Bruker, Sciex, Waters, etc.
Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining proper documentation.
Work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team of experts

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with preparing tissue slices involving fixing, embedding, sectioning, and histology is a plus.
2-4 years of relevant experience in a mass spectrometry laboratory.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mass spectrometry (Orbitrap, TOF) and liquid chromatography (nano/micro-flow) platforms, along with general laboratory equipment.
Document instrument performance, organize regular maintenance, and coordinate with service engineers during maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
Collaborate with bench scientists to execute analytical and bioanalytical experiments on various biological matrices, including tissue, plasma, serum, and urine.
Prepare samples for bulk and spatial analysis following defined protocols and utilize laboratory equipment to execute MS and LC-MS analytical sequences.
Work closely with Operations, IT, and Laboratory Managers on-site to ensure the laboratory infrastructure and equipment are fully operational.
Maintain documentation and processes for instrumentation, consumables, and reagents storage, as well as sample registration and deregistration using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Provide technical assistance and training to researchers on best practices related to instrument operation, calibration, and performance checks