Scientist II

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We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Scientist I or II / Mass Spectrometry Screening to join our Discovery Sciences team at the UCB-Boston (Cambridge) site. This role will support early-stage programs across UCB’s therapeutic areas of interest through designing, executing, and interpreting mass spec-based assays for hit discovery and hit to lead optimization. Please note that this is a lab-based position requiring you to be onsite 5 days/week.

• Design, develop, and execute Affinity Selection Mass Spectrometry (AS‑MS) assays to support small‑molecule and peptide screening in collaboration with discovery teams.
• Work as part of a cross‑functional team to develop and deploy mass spec‑based screening strategies and communicate results to drive pipeline research programs.
• Generate large screening data sets and collaborate with Data Analytics team to leverage data for hit selection and SAR generation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve MS instruments and workflows.
• Stay current with advances in mass‑spectrometry based technologies and emerging methodologies in the field.

• MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline. Recent PhD graduates with strong hands‑on AS‑MS experience are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated expertise in mass spectrometry. Direct experience with AS/MS, MS/MS, and library screening is preferred.
• Prior knowledge of the relevant application area (e.g., discovery screening, protein–ligand interactions, small‑molecule analysis)
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and scientific communication skills

• Experience with developing and prosecuting peptide‑based library screening using MS is highly preferred.
• Experience with LC–MS, HRMS, and MS/MS in the context of AS‑MS workflows
• Experience working in a discovery or industry research environment is a plus
• Publications or conference presentations in mass spectrometry or related fields.

This position’s reasonably anticipated base salary range is $99,200 To $130,200 per year. The actual salary offered will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s region, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.

Internal applicants should be in their current job for at least 12 months, must meet performance standards and are not on formal corrective/disciplinary process (PIP), warning, final warning, or compliance warning letters within the last 12 months. Please inform your Manager or your Talent Partner before applying to any internal job opportunities.

Unlessexplicitlystated in the description, this role is hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office, regardless of your current contractual agreement. If your current working arrangements differ, please contact your Talent Partner to discuss before submitting your application.

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Requisition : 92865

Recruiter: John Gasbarre

Hiring Manager: Kathryn Sherry

Talent Partner: Sandra Rogers

Job Level: SA II

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