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Staff Scientist – Mass Spectrometry Reagents / Proteomics

Rockford, Illinois, USA💼 Full-time💰 $103,100–$103,100🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead R&D projects to develop innovative reagents, assays, kits, and workflows for mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics.

Role type

Staff Scientist (Proteomics & Mass Spectrometry)

Builds

MS-based proteomics reagents, assays, kits, and workflows

Domain

Life Sciences / Proteomics / Mass Spectrometry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

protein biochemistry, MS sample preparation, quantitative proteomics, LC-MS method development, data processing, experiment design, complex problem solving, cross-functional leadership, technical writing, scientific communication

Preferred skills

Thermo Scientific LC-MS systems expertise, proteomics sample preparation automation, reagent/assay/kit product development, project management, postdoctoral experience, conference presentation

Technologies

LC-MS systems, mass spectrometry software

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to R&D projects developing reagents, assays, kits, and workflows; Design, develop, and optimize MS sample preparation and LC-MS workflows; Independently plan and execute experiments and troubleshoot technical challenges; Evaluate emerging technologies for new products; Partner with Product Management on scientific direction; Collaborate with Manufacturing and commercial teams for technology transfer; Present scientific work at conferences and contribute to publications/patents

Seniority

Staff, scientific leader & technical expert

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