Laboratory Assistant II, Analytical and Biological Mass Spectrometry (ABMS)
Core
Support staff in the Analytical and Biological Mass Spectrometry group through general administrative duties, laboratory upkeep, and instrument maintenance.
Role type
Laboratory Assistant (Analytical/Biological Mass Spectrometry)
Builds
Supports LC/MS operations, sample management, and lab housekeeping for drug development.
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / Mass Spectrometry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LC/MS instrument maintenance, sample preparation and aliquoting, chemical inventory management, lab housekeeping, data entry into ELN systems, waste disposal compliance
Preferred skills
General chemistry and biochemistry lab technique familiarity, hands-on instrument and sample handling
Technologies
LC/MS, InfinityX, Benchling
Responsibilities
Perform routine instrument maintenance (source cleaning, tubing/column changes), restock consumables and monitor inventory, prepare and label mobile phases/buffers, receive and organize incoming samples, maintain lab cleanliness and manage glassware, coordinate waste disposal, enter data into ELN systems, assist with vendor coordination for repairs.
Seniority
Entry-level / Associate