US_Scientist I/Associate Scientist - Tailored Management

Job Title: US Scientist I/Associate Scientist
Job Location: 1 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Contract with possible extension depending on business need and performance.
Targeted Start Date: 02/12/2024.
Payrate is $48.28/Hr on W2.

Job Description:
A Scientist I/Associate Scientist (exact title commensurate with education/experience) is available in the Protein Analytical Chemistry Department (within the US Biologics Pharma Technical Development organization), *** Inc., South San Francisco, CA. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring both mass spec software and instruments function properly to deliver high quality results to the pipeline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Hands on experience with mass spectrometry and LC preferred, but not required. Can be a recent grad with undergrad lab experience.
• Quick learner, attention to detail, team player, with good communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Maintain mass spec software access by granting users access and upgrading software
• Ensure prompt data backup by working as the data backup SPOC between users and IT to ensure data integrity.
• Organize software training materials and maintain active communication with users

• Maintaining instruments by adhering to weekly and monthly routine maintenance procedures
• Communicating and escalating issues to stakeholders or the MS walkup core lead when appropriate
• Collaborating with the MS walkup core lead on improving and maintaining current walkup core practices in line with operational excellence