Automation Scientist 3 - Chemistry # 26-10405

US Tech Solutions
Spring House, PA

Duration: 8 months contract, Full-Time


Job Description:

  • Be a part of a team developing state-of-the-art automation systems for mass spectrometry applied to biotherapeutics cell line development.
  • This role will leverage and develop the next phase of automation development in mass spectrometry supporting the Cell Engineering and Analytical Sciences group. The role blends hands-on robotic operations, sample preparation, method development, and data analysis.
  • Operating and validating robotic runs; monitoring performance, documenting deviations, and driving corrective action.
  • Develop and implement mass spectrometry assays to optimize protein expression levels, protein quality, and quantitation of biotherapeutics. Ensure accuracy and success of MS experiments through expertise in sample preparation.
  • Deploying, optimizing, maintaining, and continuously improving high-throughput workflows using liquid-handling robots and integrated automation workcells.
  • Analyze antibodies using peptide mapping, intact mass analysis, native mass spectrometry, and acoustic ejection mass spectrometry.
  • Troubleshooting instrumentation by coordinating with internal subject matter experts and external vendors to perform root cause analysis based on detailed scientific and technical investigations
  • Prepare and present scientific findings and recommendations to internal customers, project teams, and senior management.

Responsibilities:

  • Creative, independent problem‐solver with strong attention to detail and the ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver in a fast‐paced environment.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills (both written and oral), and a commitment in close collaboration with scientists, vendors, and end users across seniority levels.
  • Previous hands on experience with executing protocols, pipetting and protein sample handling skills.
  • Experience with operating liquid handling systems (e.g., Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman) and/or basic programming experience (Python, JavaScript, R, C++/C#).
  • Hands on experience with LC-MS and associated sample preparation.

Experience:

  • A minimum of a B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is requited. An advanced degree is preferred.

Skills:

  • Mass spectometry required
  • LC-MS and sample prep required
  • Analyzing peptide mapping experience
  • Must have general lab skills
  • Will do programming, automation, but mass spectometry is required
  • Must have a willingness to learn and must be capable of learning
  • Will be managing samples D2D on mass spectrometry
  • Experience with electronic lab notebooks
  • Must have Excel experience
  • Experience with Python, JavaScript, R
  • Must have a little industry experience

Top 2 Skills:

  • Mass spectometry
  • LC-MS experience

Education:

  • Bachelors degree required


About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.


US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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Recruiter Details:

Name: Azhar Ali Khan

Email: Azhar@ustechsolutionsinc.com

Internal Id: 26-10405

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