What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Scientist LCMS position at Top Quality Recruitment (TQR)?
Employment Type: Full-time
Available Positions: 1
Location: On-Site
Application Deadline: Dec 22, 2025
Summary
The LCMS Principal Scientist will be responsible for supporting non-GLP, GLP (non-clinical), and GCLP (clinical) projects. The role is responsible for supporting lab operations in a non-GLP area.
Key Activities
- Independently conduct LC-MS method development for biologics (e.g., ADC, mAb, protein, peptide, oligonucleotide, etc.) in support of developability assessment, comparability assessment, in-depth characterisation, biotransformation, and CQA-related analysis.
- Present and interpret data internally and/or externally as needed.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the LCMS platform.
- Serve as the Principal Investigator responsible for interaction with the client from the study design to scheduling, conducting, reporting, and transferring data. Ensure responsiveness to the client, timely delivery, and overall customer satisfaction.
- Provide oversight of the laboratory, mentor junior staff, and collaborate to keep improving operational excellence.
- Assist in establishing and improving policies, procedures, work instructions and SOPs.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
- Supervisory experience in both project and talent (people) management is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and pay close attention to details.
Educations & Experience
- PhD, M.S., in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related scientific fields required, including a minimum of 4 (Ph.D.) or 9 (Master’s) years of CRO/Pharma/Biotech experience.
- Hands-on experience with high-resolution LCMS method development and in-depth characterization.
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Job ID: 8083