Mass Spectrometry Research Associate

We are representing an established leading pharmaceutical company with a strong focus on healthcare innovation, looking for a Mass Spectrometry Research Associate to participate in the discovery of chemical starting points for further optimization in medicinal chemistry, using a wide range of mass spectrometry based approaches.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• In this lab based role, you will implement, optimize and use LC-MS workflows for metabolites, lipids and proteins, including sample preparation, measurement, data analysis and reporting.
• You will prepare and analyze samples from cell culture and tissue using mass spectrometry.
• You present and discuss your data and findings with colleagues.
• You work collaboratively with your colleagues to contribute to general laboratory operations within the MS team, including instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Requirements:

• Completed apprenticeship or Bachelor/Master degree in a relevant field
• 3 years experience in pharmaceutical or life science field
• Hands-on experience with LC and MS equipment like Triple Quadrupole and/or ToF type instruments, including method development, routine analysis and troubleshooting of instrumentation
• Experience with sample preparation techniques such as homogenization of tissue and cells, extraction or related approaches
• Experience with analysing recombinant proteins (like intact mass, peptide mapping), proteomics, metabolomics or lipidomics workflows is considered a plus

Employee Value Proposition

The MS team within the Lead Discovery department is using a wide range of mass spectrometry based approaches for high throughput screening for hit finding, profiling of lead compounds and discovering drug candidate target interaction using cell free assays, cellular systems and tissue samples.

Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

.Please note that we can only consider EU/Schengen applications, or valid Swiss permit bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

Job Title: Mass Spectrometry Research Associate

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Job Type: Contract

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