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Senior/Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine Mass Spectrometry

S San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 06/25/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 605207 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The Translational Medicine department informs clinical development of novel personalized therapeutics through establishment of biomarker strategies aimed to study biological pathways driving disease and by characterizing the mechanism of action of novel therapeutics. As a key member of the biomarker mass spectrometry laboratory, the ideal candidate will utilize mass spectrometry to explore novel biomarker hypotheses, assist in streamlining existing workflows, and help to drive innovation within the group through improved LC-MS/MS method development. Experience in clinical proteomics and clinical sample processing is required. Hands-on experience with maintaining LC and MS instrumentation is also required.
  • 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







Pay Rate Range: $60-100/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.