Senior/Principal Scientist in Translational Medicine Mass Spectrometry (Contractor)
Aequor Technologies
- San Francisco, CA
- Contract
- Full-time
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology and successful postdoctoral research training in a related field
- Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience with liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) approaches, and have excellent troubleshooting capabilities
- Strong analytical background with fundamentals in assay development, system suitability, and method evaluation
- Experience with discovery proteomics approaches (TMT, DIA-MS, SWATH, etc.) and corresponding data analysis tools
- Knowledge of sample preparation techniques for analysis of biomarkers and other mediators from biological fluids (e.g. plasma, CSF, urine, stool, etc.)
- A proven ability to analyze and visualize complex datasets using tools like MSstats, Spotfire, R, or Skyline and experience with standard instrument software such as Analyst or Xcalibur
- In addition, the candidate should have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently as well as in a team environment, and be willing and eager to learn and train others on new technologies