ARUP Laboratories, Inc
Mass Spec Application Engineer I
ARUP Laboratories, Inc, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
ARUP Main
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
USA
Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Primary Purpose
This is a training position, preparing the employee to provide expertise in continuous process improvement and workflow optimization for mass spectrometry-based testing in the clinical laboratory. The Mass Spec Application Engineer I will apply knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry, automation, data analysis, statistics, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry to the implementation of improvements and workflow solutions to mass spectrometry-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 patient’s 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 spectrometry assays and instrumentation
Gathers user requirements, and contributes to mass spectrometry-based test improvement and optimization
Assists clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in support of mass spectrometry-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 spectrometry-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 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 and effectively 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 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 or related field.
Preferred: Master's Degree or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field or related field.
PhD or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field or related field.
Experience
Required: Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant technical field and one year of experience as a Mass Spec Application Specialist II, or directly related work experience
OR master’s degree in a relevant technical field and two years directly related work experience
OR a Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
Preferred: Categorical ASCP certification in the applicable discipline, C(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP)
Prior experience developing mass spectrometry-based tests
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred: Applicable ASCP or AAB
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Primary Purpose
This is a training position, preparing the employee to provide expertise in continuous process improvement and workflow optimization for mass spectrometry-based testing in the clinical laboratory. The Mass Spec Application Engineer I will apply knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry, automation, data analysis, statistics, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry to the implementation of improvements and workflow solutions to mass spectrometry-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 patient’s 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 spectrometry assays and instrumentation
Gathers user requirements, and contributes to mass spectrometry-based test improvement and optimization
Assists clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in support of mass spectrometry-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 spectrometry-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 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 and effectively 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 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 or related field.
Preferred: Master's Degree or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field or related field.
PhD or better in Biological, Chemical, or Scientific Field or related field.
Experience
Required: Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant technical field and one year of experience as a Mass Spec Application Specialist II, or directly related work experience
OR master’s degree in a relevant technical field and two years directly related work experience
OR a Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
Preferred: Categorical ASCP certification in the applicable discipline, C(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP)
Prior experience developing mass spectrometry-based tests
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred: Applicable ASCP or AAB
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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