Beschreibung

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement mass spectrometry (MS) analytical strategies to support product development projects.
• Utilize high-resolution MS and advanced software to solve challenging analytical questions.
• Interpret MS data for structure elucidation of unknown compounds, reaction masses, technical-grade active ingredients, and final products.
• Advise on and perform analytical experiments to answer structure elucidation questions.
• Integrate data from multiple sources and provide actionable insights to project teams.
• Develop and apply quantitative methodologies, identifying techniques and methods to meet project objectives.
• Maintain and optimize MS instrumentation, proposing improvements to enhance capability and capacity.
• Stay up-to-date with technological advances in mass spectrometry, chromatography, data processing, and informatics systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience applying mass spectrometry to determine small molecule chemical structures.
• MSc degree or equivalent (Fachhochschulabschluss / Chemielaborant Ausbildung).
• Strong theoretical and practical experience in mass spectrometry, including instrument optimization.
• Knowledge of LC and LC-MS method development.
• Understanding of chemical structures and synthetic chemistry mechanisms.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and integrate data from multiple sources.
• Excellent command of English and German (minimum B2 level for both).
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and results-oriented mindset.