Senior Technical Specialist, Met ID - Germantown, United States - Pharmaron

Description

Senior Technical Specialist, Met IDBased in Germantown MDPlay a pivotal role in drug discovery as a Senior Technical Specialist, Met ID You'll leverage your deep understanding of metabolism and unravel complex LC-MS/MS data using industry-standard software like Analyst or MassHunter.

Your expertise in structure elucidation is key as you perform analytical and metabolite identification tasks for various regulatory and non-regulatory studies.

Lead the development of LC-MS/MS methods within your group and provide expert guidance across the Metabolism Department. You'll also craft technical training materials and mentor junior scientists, ensuring the highest laboratory standards.


Key roles and responsibilities:
Bringing expertise in structure elucidation.

Conducting analytical and metabolite identification work for both regulatory and non-regulatory In Vitro, In Vivo, Clinical, Large Molecule (Biological) and Environmental-Fate studies to successfully fulfil all the requirements of a study to the timelines stated in the Study Plan/Analytical Work Plan, under direction of the Study Director or Analytical Project Manager.

Being responsible for the development of LC-MS/MS chromatographic methods within the group and act as an expert consultant on the development of chromatographic methods within the wider Metabolism Department.

Developing technical training materials and maintaining of laboratory work standards.
Mentoring of new Technical Specialists and other senior laboratory staff in their area.
Providing technical advice to Study Directors/Management at all points in the study life cycle.


Requirements:
PhD, MSc or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related subjectExpert in use of High Resolution Mass Spectrometers e.g. Waters Vion, Thermo QExactiveExperience in metabolite identification in a CRO or Pharmaceutical/Agrochemical company.
Experience in chromatographic method developmentExperience of working in a GLP facilityExpert in use of relevant software e.g. Xcalibur, Waters UNIFY, Compound DiscovererKnowledge of metabolism/metabolic reactionsLC

• MS/MS data interpretation skillsCoaching & MentoringScientific data interpretation, reporting and presentation skillsEffective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific findings to colleagues and clientsAbout PharmaronWe are a leading contract research company that provides innovative solutions to the world's top pharmaceutical companies.

We tackle the toughest scientific challenges with passion, integrity, and professionalism. We are always looking for new ways to advance science and improve lives.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist, Metabolite Identification, to join our team in Germantown MD. You will use your expertise in High Resolution Mass Spectrometry to identify metabolites in new product development studies. You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can grow and learn from the best.

Why Should You Apply?This is an opportunity for you as a technical expert in High Resolution Mass Spectrometry to demonstrate your ability to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environmentBuild and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of scientific research.

To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.