Job Title: Scientist, MALDI Imaging MS
Location: Emeryville, CA 94608
Duration: 06-12 months contract with possibility of extension
Job Description:
The Analytical Chemistry department in Emeryville is seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented individual for their MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry laboratory.
Major responsibilities for this position include:
• Conducting drug and metabolite tissue distribution experiments using MALDI Imaging MS in support of small molecule drug discovery
• Perform tissue cryo-sectioning and MALDI sample preparation
• Implementation of state-of-the-art MALDI Imaging MS systems for data acquisition and analysis
• Develop methods to evaluate the tissue distribution of new modalities including RNA therapeutics, protein degraders, and antibody drug conjugates
• Conduct LC-MS assays for plasma and tissue quantitation
• Data interpretation, report preparation and presentation of results to discovery project teams
• Collaboration across company sites on the application of MALDI Imaging MS technology for drug discovery support
• Effectively manage timelines and work closely with team members and customers in an international setting
Qualifications:
• B.S. in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or other related science. M.S. or PhD preferred
• Experience using analytical chemistry technologies such as mass spectrometry
• Experience with tissue cryo-sectioning, MALDI sample preparation, and imaging data analysis is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work effectively on matrix teams