(Senior) Scientist Mass Spectrometry Hybrid

We are a privately-owned European center of excellence for analytical solutions. For over 35 years we have been supporting our customers in various industries with our scientific know-how and technical expertise. (https://ric-group.com/)

• #YesWeCan #ProteinWhisperer #MassAppeal
• LC-MS enthusiast who loves to make molecular elephants fly 😉
• Good knowledge of protein chemistry and protein separations
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS data processing and characterization of proteins
• Knows how to crack the structural code of mAbs, bispecifics, ADCs, fusion proteins, enzymes, etc. … we give you an MS/MS spectrum and you'll tell us not just what the protein is, but what it had for breakfast (post-translational modifications 😱)
• You're fluent in all three protein LC-MS dialects: top-down, middle-down and bottom-up (and you know when to use which, unlike those MS wannabees who only speak bottom-up).
• Critical mindset and good sense for initiative and attention to quality and detail
• You understand that great science requires the right balance of independence and collaboration
• Customer-minded, problem-solving mindset and flexible attitude
• Great communicator with excellent writing/reporting and reviewing skills
• Able to multitask and tackle complex scientific questions in a largely independent manner
• Translates protein science shizzle into client-friendly insights without losing scientific integrity (discussing requests, negotiating scope, presenting results)
• Dedicated to meeting project goals within scope, time and budget
• Fluent in English (written and oral)
• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy or equivalent qualification due to experience
• A minimum of 5 years of making proteins sing (in m/z major, of course)

• You handle complex and scientifically challenging projects for our industrial (e.g. biotech and pharma) partners
• You design projects and experiments together with the customer and the commercial team.
• You ensure proper experiment planning and execution
• You process data, capture findings in reports and communicate to clients
• You manage the analysis, identification, characterization and quantification of protein-based molecules such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody fragments, bispecifics, ADCs, fusion proteins and enzymes, by using liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
• You develop and apply innovative LC-MS methodologies for in-depth protein characterization at various development stages
• You coach and train (new) team members in LC-MS based protein characterization and ensure adequate reporting to the high company standards
• You provide regular updates to clients on project progress and way forward
• You report to your Team Lead

• You will be part of a privately-owned and ambitious organization at the forefront of scientific evolutions, and where "My protein won’t ionize" is a valid excuse for being late to meetings
• You will work with cutting-edge biopharmaceuticals (next-gen mAbs, ADCs, bispecifics, fusion proteins, …  basically the Avengers of therapeutics)
• You will receive a competitive salary in line with your responsibilities and experience (because rent doesn't pay itself in m/z ratios) and growth opportunities that won't plateau like a poorly calibrated detector
• You will join a dynamic and international team that gets excited about clean fragmentation patterns and mass accuracy < 5 ppm

Apply via our website ric-group.com/ or visit us at booth B8.