Scientist III – Mass Spectrometry - Eurofins PSS Inc.

Scientist III – Mass Spectrometry - Eurofins PSS Canada, Inc.

Full-time

Compensation: CAD 70,000 - CAD 80,000 - yearly

The Scientist III will apply scientific expertise to select appropriate assays for the characterization and quality control of vaccines and other products to support the manufacturing processes and develop test methods for use as release, stability, and/or characterization assays for new vaccine products. Test method development encompasses literature search, feasibility assessment, assay optimization, and qualification/validation. This position implements and maintains GxP compliant instruments and testing where required;

keeps informed of relevant quality, regulatory, and GxP environments and regulations; provides scientific guidance for data interpretation, analysis and suitability of test methods; and keeps abreast of relevant technology development and assists with implementation of new technologies into the Platform with a technical focus on mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain GxP compliant instruments and testing where required.

Keep informed of relevant quality, regulatory, and GxP environments and regulations.

Provide scientific guidance for data interpretation, analysis and suitability of test methods.

Keep abreast of relevant technology development and assist with implementation of new technologies into the Platform with a technical focus on mass spectrometry.

Education

M.Sc. Degree with a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience.

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related field with a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Key Qualifications

Familiarity with testing in compliance with current regulations is preferred.

Experience in the following:

Intact protein MS

HDX-MS

Peptide based workflows

LC-MS small molecule and peptide quantification

Chromatographic separation techniques such as RPLC and HILIC

Glycoproteomics

Lipidomics and metabolomics are assets

Specific experience in the development of liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry workflows (LC-MS) for biomolecules/vaccines and process impurities.

Familiarity with a broad range of protein/peptide/biomolecule workflows and mass spectrometry instrumentation including nano chromatography and/or analytical chromatography applications.

Experience with QTOF, Orbitrap or triple quadrupole MS systems.

Experience in maintaining laboratories and equipment in cGMP and/or GLP compliance.

Proven verbal and written communication, organizational and team skills are required.

Working Conditions

This position will be working in a laboratory environment where most of the time will be standing or sitting at a lab bench, or sitting at a desk working on a computer. Light-intermediate lifting requirements of no more than 30 lbs. Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate PPE.

Shift work and extra hours may be required, as well as working periodic weekends and/or evenings.

Benefits
At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

Accommodation
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