Reporting directly to the Department Head, the LC-MS/MS Specialist (Analyst III) will be responsible for providing advanced technical support and analysis within the Food Chemistry team for method development, method transfer and routine analysis of raw material, bulk and finished products. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with on-going projects for a variety of clients. The LC-MS/MS team Lead will have experience in handling advanced LC-MS instrumentation analyses and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be energetic, exceedingly well-organized, flexible, and must have the ability to interact with customers and staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.
The LC-MS/MS Team Leader must:
- Perform method development, method validation, method transfer and routine analyses using LC-MS/MS instrumentation
- Learn and apply knowledge with additional advanced instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, etc.) and software (Empower, Chromeleon, Analyst, Mass Hunter) as necessary.
- Review data, prepare protocols and reports to ensure testing projects meet the timeline.
- Train new Analysts to perform LC-MS/MS techniques
- Perform sample preparation and analysis and execute a number of routine/non-routine methods and procedures including method development, validation, verification and sample testing.
- Perform instrument calibration, qualification and preventative maintenance program as necessary.
- Perform investigations and troubleshoot non-confirmatory results or methods
- Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, GMP/GLP/USP and Methods.
- Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by GMP government regulatory and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
- Maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
- Guide, mentor and train junior staff members to achieve expected quality and TAT metrics.
- Ensure R&D turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
- Cleaning of lab ware and decontamination.
- Media preparation and storage if needed.
- Any tasks as required by supervisor or Management in all aspects of business to meet the monthly R&D targets.