Job Description
We are looking for an Analytical Chemist on behalf of our client.
Ideal profile:
* Strong and significant experience in mass spectroscopy and structure elucidation.
* Language: at least German level B2 + English level B2
* On-site job, remote working possible, not in the beginning and regarding to company policy (max. 2 days).
Responsibilities:
* Design and implement MS analytical strategies to suit the needs of current product development projects
* Use state-of-the-art high-resolution mass spectrometry and the latest software technology to solve challenging analytical questions
* Interpret MS data to perform structure elucidations of unknown compounds in reaction masses, technical grade active ingredients, and final products
* Advise on, and perform appropriate analytical experiments required to answer structure elucidation questions
* Integrate data from multiple sources, and advise users of its implications
* Contribute input to project teams & interpret results for use by project teams
* Develop and apply a variety of quantitative methodologies
* Independently identify experimental techniques and develop methods to meet project objectives
* Keep abreast of technological advances in mass spectrometry, chromatography, data processing, and informatics systems.
* Work flexibly within the team to maintain instruments, propose and implement improvements to optimize the capability and capacity of our systems
Capabilities:
* Strong theoretical understanding of MS of small molecules and ideally several years of practical experience optimizing instrumental performance in an industrial or postgraduate environment
* Established knowledge of the acquisition and interpretation of MS data of challenging small molecules
* An understanding of chemical structures is essential, and a grasp of synthetic chemistry mechanisms is imperative
* Strong desire and ability to learn/develop new skills and maintain current awareness of spectroscopic science
* Ability to work as part of a team to integrate data from multiple sources to solve demanding structural challenges
* Ability to deliver to tight deadlines, prioritize between different work demands, and being result-oriented
* Excellent command of English and German
* Team player; flexible to work with different cultures and backgrounds
Qualifications:
* At least 5 years of work experience in the application of mass spectrometry to the determination of small molecule chemical structures
* MSc university degree / Fachhochschulabschluss / Chemielaborant Ausbildung
* Knowledge and experience of liquid chromatography and LC-MS method development
We can only consider applicants with a Swiss work permit or a Swiss/EU passport.
Note: This job is not expired, and we are still accepting applications.
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