Mass Spec Application Engineer I

Description

Schedule :Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: Tech Ops, General - 813

Primary Purpose :

This is a training position, preparing the employee to provide expertise in continuous process improvement, and workflow optimization for mass spectroscopy based testing in the clinical laboratory. The Mass Spec Application Engineer I will apply knowledge of chromatography, mass spectroscopy, automation, data analysis, statistics, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry to the implementation of improvements and workflow solutions to mass spectroscopy based tests in a fast paced production clinical laboratory. Performs all functions below with direct supervision.

About ARUP :

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patients life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions :

Develops skills to serve as technical advisor for mass spectroscopy assays and instrumentation

Gathers user requirements, and contributes to mass spectroscopy based test improvement and optimization

Assists clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in regards to mass spectroscopy based tests.

Validates instruments and writes technical documents as needed

Prepares for and executes instrument installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQOQPQ)

Analyzes the impact of version upgrades on existing systems and provides recommendations on a plan of action related to system upgrades

Assists the project teams in the cost analysis of new projects, supports capital acquisition, and provides justification for upgrades and additional equipment

Trains staff and works with the lab to develop training modules as necessary

Tracks and manages changes in mass spectroscopy based tests and documentation

Develops protocols for maintenance and monitoring of instrument performance

Effectively communicates project progression and any hurdles with team members and other key stakeholders

Develops modifications for current procedures in order to improve cost and/or labor efficiency

Performs literature review to adequately obtain and access all options for assay improvement

Other duties as assigned

Physical and Other Requirements :

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently communicate with others

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling

Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance

Qualifications

Education

Required

+ Bachelor's Degree or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field

Preferred

+ Master's Degree or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field

+ PhD or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

+ Applicable ASCP or AAB

Experience

Required

+ Bachelors degree in a Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Scientist or related degree and one year of experience as a Mass Spec Application Specialist 2 or MLS/CT Specialist 2

+ Or Master's degree in a Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Scientist or related degree and two years experience directly related to performing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and mass spectroscopy based testing

+ Or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field

Preferred

+ Prior experience as a Field Service Engineer, Application Engineer, Mass Spectroscopy R&D or Development Scientist

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)