Lipid Mass Spectrometrist Senior Scientist (Contract)
Job Description:
Job Description
We are seeking a contract Lipid Mass Spectrometrist to join the Chemical Biology group in Vertex Pharmaceuticals as a Research/Senior Research Scientist (experience dependent). This scientist will be establishing and leading the design, validation and implementation of targeted lipid MS assays amenable for small molecule screening and medicinal chemistry support.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail orientated, life-long learner with extensive expertise in analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry and lipid quantification. The successful candidate will have the technical and problem-solving skills to build, run and analyze quantitative lipid methods using LC-MS.
Key Duties and Responsibilities- Prepare samples for lipid analysis from tissues, cells, and fluids via extraction, cleanup etc.
- Generate, optimize, and run LC-MS methods for targeted quantitation of lipids.
- Analyze and report data to different audiences both technical and general.
- Rigorous evaluation of data quality and assay performance.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of LC-MS instrumentation.
- Collaborate and integrate with other assay teams including compound management, cellular assays and medicinal chemistry.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary matrix environment, collaborating on shared scientific questions, communicating ideas, plans and results.
- Organize, record, and report results according to data integrity guidelines.
- D. in life sciences with 0-3 years or MS with 3+ years or BS with 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience in mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry.
- Extensive experience in preparing samples and analyzing lipids via targeted quantification of lipids by LC-MS.
- Hands-on liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation experience, including method design, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Experience with quantitative analysis of mass spectrometry software such as Skyline or Analyst.
- Understanding of analytical metrics including figures of merit, QC etc.
- A background in drug discovery screening, biomarker or DMPK quantification.
- Self-driven ability to organize resources and data, manage time and priorities.
- The ability to communicate ideas and updates clearly and concisely across a variety of audience levels.
Pay Range:
$65-$75/HR
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This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law.
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