Spectrix Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated college graduate to fill a full time position performing laboratory based small molecule purification using a variety of automated prep chromatography methods. The position will be located at our client’s research facility in Cambridge, MA. Under the direction of the laboratory manager, the Purification Assistant Scientist will work closely with medicinal chemists and separation scientists to:

• analyze LCMS and SFCMS screening data
• conduct preparative scale purification using HPLC and SFC
• isolate and analyze the purified compounds by LCMS and SFCMS
• format the purified products using liquid handling robots

The Assistant Scientist will also prepare samples and mobile phases, help maintain and troubleshoot instruments, perform routine laboratory process and maintenance tasks, and communicate results to customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Possess a B.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or other physical science/engineering with 1-3 years of laboratory experience either in industry or through interns/co-ops or a M.S. degree in one of these fields with significant laboratory experience. This is not a Ph.D. level position.

• Have a college level understanding of organic chemistry, chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Work collaboratively and professionally in a team-oriented environment, interacting with a variety of departments.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands on experience with UPLC, HPLC, LC/MS, SFC, and automated liquid handlers.
• Instrument operating, instrument troubleshooting, and computer proficiency skills.
• Chromatography and mass spectra data analysis experience.
• Experience with Waters equipment with Masslynx software preferred
  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, paid time off. Optional benefits for full time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, college loan assistance, tuition assistance, commuter assistance and an employer matched retirement savings plan. Spectrix is not a placement agency. 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).
  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.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details