Scientist
Zenith LifeScience - Gaithersburg, MD
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Job Description:Lab work; Direct project support in areas of sample analysis to support LC-MS portfolio deliveryContributes to the plans and designs of LC-MS method development and sample analysis and provides general scientific input to the teamHelp maintain, troubleshoot, and complete basic fixes for LC systems and MS systems, including QQQ and HRMS systems with input from senior lab member(s).Manages own work to ensure that agreed targets are met in a timely manner and to agreed quality standards, communicating progress appropriatelyPerforms relevant experiments and interprets results based on a standard methodologyMay modify or improve processes and systems, depending on purpose of experimentsAssesses and reports data, with little or no guidance, in a clear and concise manner, with a clear understanding of its implications within the overall context of drug developmentDiscusses and defends the findings of experiments at follow-up meetings, or corresponding forumsLiaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progressDevelops own level of competency by reading articles, collaborating with peer scientists or through contacts by other internal groupsSearches for information which may improve research methodology and proceduresEnsures work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. General Laboratory Standards (GLS), Signals ELN, IBA Project & resource forecasting TrackersRequired Education & Skills:B.S. Graduate or experienced non-graduateUnderstanding of the principles and concepts associated with LC-MS area and an appreciation of the relevant science and literatureProblem-solving skillsUnderstanding of the basic principles and concepts in a broad range of analytical technology, or substantial experience in a narrower field of technology such as LC-MSGood communication skillsDesirable:Understanding of range of disciplines within R&DExperience in the pharmaceutical industryExperience in mass spectrometry of proteins or peptidesExperience in operation and troubleshooting of LC-MS instrumentationKnowledge and familiar with HRMS
Created: 2026-05-09