Senior Technical Specialist, Met ID - Pharmaron

Senior Technical Specialist, Met ID

Based in Germantown MD

Play a pivotal role in drug discovery as a Senior Technical Specialist, Met ID! You'll leverage your deep understanding of metabolism and unravel complex LC-MS/MS data using industry-standard software like Analyst or MassHunter. Your expertise in structure elucidation is key as you perform analytical and metabolite identification tasks for various regulatory and non-regulatory studies. Lead the development of LC-MS/MS methods within your group and provide expert guidance across the Metabolism Department. You'll also craft technical training materials and mentor junior scientists, ensuring the highest laboratory standards.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Bringing expertise in structure elucidation.
• Conducting analytical and metabolite identification work for both regulatory and non‑regulatory In Vitro, In Vivo, Clinical, Large Molecule (Biological) and Environmental-Fate studies to successfully fulfil all the requirements of a study to the timelines stated in the Study Plan/Analytical Work Plan, under direction of the Study Director or Analytical Project Manager.
• Being responsible for the development of LC‑MS/MS chromatographic methods within the group and act as an expert consultant on the development of chromatographic methods within the wider Metabolism Department.
• Developing technical training materials and maintaining of laboratory work standards.
• Mentoring of new Technical Specialists and other senior laboratory staff in their area.
• Providing technical advice to Study Directors/Management at all points in the study life cycle.

Requirements:

• PhD, MSc or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related subject
• Expert in use of High Resolution Mass Spectrometers e.g. Waters Vion, Thermo QExactive
• Experience in metabolite identification in a CRO or Pharmaceutical/Agrochemical company.
• Experience in chromatographic method development
• Experience of working in a GLP facility
• Expert in use of relevant software e.g. Xcalibur, Waters UNIFY, Compound Discoverer
• Knowledge of metabolism/metabolic reactions
• LC-MS/MS data interpretation skills
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Scientific data interpretation, reporting and presentation skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present scientific findings to colleagues and clients

About Pharmaron

We are a leading contract research company that provides innovative solutions to the world's top pharmaceutical companies. We tackle the toughest scientific challenges with passion, integrity, and professionalism. We are always looking for new ways to advance science and improve lives.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist, Metabolite Identification, to join our team in Germantown MD. You will use your expertise in High Resolution Mass Spectrometry to identify metabolites in new product development studies. You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can grow and learn from the best.

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as a technical expert in High Resolution Mass Spectrometry to demonstrate your ability to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of scientific research.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.