Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Specialist

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, energizing laboratory with an interdisciplinary team of molecular biologists, infectious disease experts, and oncologists?

We are a growing biotechnology company in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado, making high-performance molecular assays to monitor and detect cancer and harmful pathogens. A career at GT Molecular offers an opportunity to work in an exciting and creative environment with a growing team of individuals who are passionate about what they do.

In this position, you will have direct training with a mass spec with potential to cross train on a variety of instrumentation including extraction platforms, digital PCR platforms, NGS, as well as other functions in the company.

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

• Process daily sample load, extracting nucleic acids and setting up mass spec.
• Maintain quality control batch records, and good documentation under ISO 13485 practices
• Track production data, QC data, and inventory accurately
• Identify issues occurred in testing labs and elevate issues to supervisor’s attention
• Maintain a clean and organized lab space and preparation of all materials and consumables for instrumentation
• Assist in new mass spectrometry and/or analytical instrumentation method development and validation studies
• Prepare and quality control of standard solutions, with guidance
• Handle all customer sample intake, processing, and data analysis using validated methods and standard operations procedures, with guidance when needed
• Be able to rotate into other production and NGS testing positions and learn new skills

• B.S. degree or higher, in one of the following disciplines – Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or equivalent
• Basic understanding of PCR or DNA sequencing/NGS and processes
• Ability to learn sample preparation and testing on mass spec instrumentation
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet strict deadlines under supervision
• Good documentation skills and ability to write procedures and reports
• Having a sense of urgency and attention to details
• Having a level of flexibility and a willingness to make an impact
• Relevant experience in GMP, 5S, lean manufacturing, ISO 9001 environment and tools – ERP, LIMS, Quality Management System, etc.
• 2+ years of relevant GMP, GLP, or QC of Life Science products

$45,000 - $60,000. The base salary offered may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Competitive salary, benefits and other incentives.

Individuals seeking employment at GT Molecular are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.