What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist position at Zenith LifeScience?
Job Description:
Lab work; Direct project support in areas of sample analysis to support LC-MS portfolio delivery
Contributes to the plans and designs of LC-MS method development and sample analysis and provides general scientific input to the team
Help maintain, troubleshoot, and complete basic fixes for LC systems and MS systems, including QQQ and HRMS systems with input from senior lab member(s).
Manages own work to ensure that agreed targets are met in a timely manner and to agreed quality standards, communicating progress appropriately
Performs relevant experiments and interprets results based on a standard methodology
May modify or improve processes and systems, depending on purpose of experiments
Assesses and reports data, with little or no guidance, in a clear and concise manner, with a clear understanding of its implications within the overall context of drug development
Discusses and defends the findings of experiments at follow-up meetings, or corresponding forums
Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress
Develops own level of competency by reading articles, collaborating with peer scientists or through contacts by other internal groups
Searches for information which may improve research methodology and procedures
Ensures work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. General Laboratory Standards (GLS), Signals ELN, IBA Project & resource forecasting Trackers
Required Education & Skills:
B.S. Graduate or experienced non-graduate
Understanding of the principles and concepts associated with LC-MS area and an appreciation of the relevant science and literature
Problem-solving skills
Understanding of the basic principles and concepts in a broad range of analytical technology, or substantial experience in a narrower field of technology such as LC-MS
Good communication skills
Desirable:
Understanding of range of disciplines within R&D
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in mass spectrometry of proteins or peptides
Experience in operation and troubleshooting of LC-MS instrumentation
Knowledge and familiar with HRMS