Senior Scientist Bioanalytical Research
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Position Summary :
ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities
Join us as a Scientist or Senior Scientist and bring your exceptional expertise in biological mass spectrometry to the Bioanalytical Research group of the Research Department in the Translational Sciences organization at Ultragenyx. Your broad skill and depth of understanding of hyphenated mass spectrometry techniques for the characterization and quantitation of proteins and proteoforms in complex matrices will advance innovative AAV-based, LNP, and biological therapeutics. This role requires substantial emphasis on multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) approaches inclusive of protein post-translational modifications.
This position reports to Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical Research.
Work Model :
Core Lab & Ops: majority of the work requires being in the office or laboratory either pre, during or post pandemic
Responsibilities:
- Develop protein and proteoform quantitation and characterization workflows in a collaborative, environment. Focus intensively on building multiple reaction monitoring LC-MS/MS approaches using stable-labeled internal standards.
- Establish new sample preparation techniques to maximize sensitivity, selectivity, and robustness of target protein quantification in complex matrices. Make use of automation to improve throughput and reproducibility.
- Design and improve experimental strategies to address immediate needs while capturing opportunities of broader impact on fundamental challenges in rare disease treatment using multiple modalities (gene therapy, lipid nanoparticles, enzyme replacement)
- Operation and optimization of Sciex QQQ and qTOF mass spectrometers interfaced with Vanquish UPLC systems
- Provide high-quality reports and provide interpretive insights to project teams and leadership. Support regulatory submissions, author manuscripts and prepare patent application materials
- Communicate, listen, learn, and teach in a diverse community of researchers focused on delivering life-changing products to patients of rare disease. Combine your enthusiasm for science and your passion for collaboration with your professional best in a startup
Requirements:
- Scientist level requires a PhD in in biological mass spectrometry and a minimum of 2-5 years related experience (may include post-doctoral experience); or a MS and 5+ years related experience; or a BA/BS and 8+ years related experience
- Senior Scientist level requires a PhD in biological mass spectrometry and 5+ years related experience (may include post-doctoral experience); or a MS and 8+ years related experience; or a BA/BS and 10+ years related experience
- Direct, current experience with multiple reaction monitoring LC-MS/MS approaches for quantitative analysis of proteins using stable-labeled internal standards
- Substantial experience in protein characterization using hyphenated mass spectrometry techniques (peptide mapping, intact protein, proteoform discovery and quantitative analysis)
- Practical wet bench experience with sample preparation of complex biological matrices including biochemical fractionation, proteolysis, solid phase extraction and affinity chromatography
- Experience with relevant mass spectrometry protein-centric software tools promoting the development of complex workflows, analyses and reports (ie, Analyst, Mascot, Protein Metrics, Skyline, TransProteomic Pipeline)
- Experience preparing formal documentation such as research reports, standard operating procedures, statements of work
Management Skills (If required for your job):
- Clarify Direction and Priorities: Set clear direction for your direct reports aligned with functional and corporate goals. Reprioritize work. Help others to do their job well by communicating information and making decisions
- Partner and Collaborate : Listen to and value others' thoughts and ideas. Demonstrate effective partnership both within and outside your team. Achieve results with and through others
- Support Learning and Growth: Demonstrate self-awareness, humility, and curiosity in service of self-development. Provide regular feedback to inspire growth and improvement in others
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Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:
· Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
· Volunteer days
· Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
· Employee wellbeing benefits
· Fitness reimbursement
· Tuition sponsoring
· Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
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