Mass Spectrometry Scientist in Santa Clarita, CA at Quest Diagnostics

Job Description

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At Quest, we are on a continuous journey of discovery and development. It’s this attitude that has made us an industry leader and the #1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. For those joining us, we offer exciting and fast-moving career opportunities where you can affect change at a rate unheard of in many organizations of our size and scope. While we invest in and develop technology to drive our innovations, our ongoing success relies on our people.

As a Mass Spectrometry Scientist, you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you will have the opportunity to collaborate and affect change while expanding your leadership skills and technical knowledge.

This professional will work on-site at the Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute of Valencia, CA.

Mass Spectrometry Scientist, the role:

The Mass Spectrometry Scientist plans, prepares, conducts and records complex bench level chemical/biochemical experiments. This professional prepares reports and analysis of results as related to product/process development improvement. Activities may be focused individual projects or assignments as a member of a project team which may include project leadership duties. 

Job responsibilities:

• Develops, plans, conducts and records results from complex high-throughput experiments using automated liquid-handling and LC-MS/MS platforms.
• Performs laboratory experiments following defined protocols and company procedures. Reports status of assigned projects through the preparation of detailed reports and documentation that summarize experiment results. 
• Works within established parameters on individual assignments, on project teams for longer-term projects and as a technical leader to Assistant Scientists or Associate Scientists.  
• Identifies problems, investigates alternatives and recommends possible courses of action. 
• Maintains knowledge of technological developments that may assist in the completion of an assignment or lead to new products, processes or procedures by reading current literature. 
• Effectively utilizes and applies advanced methods or technologies. 
• Contributes ideas for new product development typically within existing markets. 
• Responsibilities include working with infectious materials, supporting and complying with the company hazard waste handling practices.

To qualify, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

•  6+ years of extensive industrial experience and significant demonstration of capabilities for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree, at least 4 years of relevant industrial experience with a Master's degree, or a Ph.D. .
•  Experience in developing products under design control or cGMP/QSR is a plus.
• Experience conducting high-throughput experiments using automated liquid-handling and LC-MS/MS platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as professional journals, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write complete reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to problem-solving situations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance and correlation techniques.

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Join us for competitive benefits and development opportunities in a progressive and supportive environment. Help us improve our service, and the experiences of our patients and colleagues. Work with us and together we can be better.

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All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity or Citizenship.