FSP Senior Scientist - Bioanalytical LCMS Chemist
Thermo Fisher Scientific · San Diego, CA
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Role summary
Senior Scientist position supporting early-stage drug discovery through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry bioanalytical applications. Conducts assays, operates analytical instruments, and provides documentation and data interpretation across multiple development programs.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent formal academic/vocational qualification
- 4-6 years relevant experience in bioanalytical or analytical chemistry work
- Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting UPLC-MS systems
- Familiarity with high-resolution MS, time-of-flight, or triple quadrupole systems
- Ability to interpret chromatographic and mass spectrometry data
- Knowledge of analytical chemistry, chromatography, or mass spectrometry fundamentals
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
What you'll be doing
- Perform routine and exploratory bioanalytical assays supporting in vitro and in vivo drug discovery efforts
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS instrumentation and analyze resulting data
- Assist in assay development, method qualification, and optimization activities
- Document protocols and assay performance in electronic laboratory notebooks with accurate record-keeping
- Collaborate with in vitro/in vivo teams to provide bioanalytical support across development stages
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