JOB DESCRIPTION:

Spectrix Analytical Services is seeking a full-time permanent Analytical Scientist to support the Protein Mass Spectrometry group within the Structural Analytical & Molecular Sciences (SAMS) department at our client site in Groton, CT. This job function provides analytical support for open access (OA) protein LC-MS system and conducting analytical determinations of target plus ligand (“Native MS”) measurements. These are done both in mechanistic and throughputted fashion to support SAMS’s mass-spec based hit identification and characterization efforts. The position also offers exposure to small molecule LC-MS and emerging mass spectrometry technologies, contributing to cutting-edge structural biology, biophysics, and drug discovery efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• Familiarity with separation science and LC/MS instrumentation.
• Quick adaptability to new equipment, software, and workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality results.
• Preferred: Experience with HPLC, mass spectrometry, and sample prep for large/small molecules.
• Preferred: Demonstrated academic excellence or lab performance.
  *Spectrix offers flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and a committed work environment to its employees; the company provides automatic benefits of life insurance and short and long term disability insurance. Optional benefits for full time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, college loan assistance, and an employer matched retirement savings plan. Spectrix is not a placement agency.
  Spectrix is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Spectrix complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
  Spectrix is participating in the E-Verify program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (phone number: 888-897-7781, and website: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify).
  Job Types: Full-time, Contract
  Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan assistance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Groton, CT 06340 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Groton, CT 06340: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Collaborate directly with client scientists on daily analytical tasks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot protein OA-MS instrumentation.
• Prepare samples and assist with LC-MS analysis.
• Support experimental runs and data acquisition.
• Process data using vendor and customer in-house software.
• Document results in customer’s electronic lab notebook and assist with data archiving.
• Maintain onsite presence for 40 hours per week, with availability during core business hours (9 AM – 3 PM).