Associate Scientist - Analytical and Biological Mass Spectrometry (ABMS)
Core
Execute LC-MS methods to characterize biotherapeutic products (antibodies, Fc-fusion proteins, viral vectors) supporting drug development from candidate selection to regulatory submissions.
Role type
Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry
Builds
Analytical characterization data for biotherapeutics
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Mass Spectrometry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
LC-MS method execution, intact-mass analysis, charge/size variant identification, post-translational modification analysis, sample preparation, SOP compliance, ELN documentation, data visualization
Preferred skills
Automated liquid-handling systems operation, advanced mass spectrometer familiarity (Q Exactive, Q-TOF), data processing software (Skyline, Protein Metrics)
Technologies
Q Exactive Plus, Q Exactive UHMR, Q-TOF, Skyline, Protein Metrics, Bravo, KingFisher
Responsibilities
Execute established protocols for analytical characterization of biotherapeutics, conduct intact-mass LC-MS analyses to elucidate critical quality attributes, provide analytical support to cross-functional teams for formulation and process development, independently conduct sample preparation and LC-MS analyses in compliance with SOPs, document experimental procedures and results in electronic laboratory notebook
Seniority
Associate, entry-level IC
