Sunday, May 26th, 2013

Available Positions


1.Hudson Surface Tech (www.maldiplate.com): MALDI TOF Specialist

2.Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Application Scientist – Biotech (MALDI, Proteomics); Columbia , MD

3. Analytical Chemist: Drug and Metabolite Analysis

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1.Hudson Surface Tech (www.maldiplate.com): MALDI TOF Specialist

PhD candidate or post doc in Biochem (or similar field)
Must have an extensive experience in mass spec including MALDI TOF
Main job includes biomarker discovery for various cancers by collaborating work with our lab in Korea, plus technical support for our instrument marketing for sample prep system in US
Job location will be in Fort Lee, NJ

Contact Don Lee at kisdylee@gmail.com

Company Description:
Hudson Surface Tech (www.maldiplate.com) is Fort Lee, NJ based company specialized in third party MALDI TOF plate production and various sample prep system including microwave digester and matrix spotter. We also have a Korea affiliate for cancer biomarker research and currently focus on women cancer related research by collaborating various global university and hospitals.

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2. Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Application Scientist – Biotech (MALDI, Proteomics); Columbia , MD

Job Title: Application Scientist – Biotech (MALDI, Proteomics)
Job Location (Region): Columbia, MD

Position Summary:
The individual in this position is responsible for providing real world applications solutions and high-level technical support for Life Science related products such as MALDI-TOF MS, PPSQ Protein Sequencers, Perfinity Workstation and IDP. This Applications Scientist position requires exceptional communication and coordination skills, working closely with the customers, product managers, marketing and sales persons to drive sales and marketing opportunities. He/she must have hands-on experience with Life Science analytical instruments to provide applications development, sample analysis, training and demonstration. Also expected to prepare and present scientific material in support of marketing and sales at seminars and scientific conferences. This position focuses more on the end user desired applications and problem solving incorporating any of Shimadzu product lines to that end.
Additional Functions:

  • Assist with customer and research sample preparation.
  • Run customer samples and provide analysis reports to customers.
  • Provide demonstration and presentation of MALDI-TOF MS, PPSQ Protein Sequencers, Perfinity Workstation and IDP products to customers to support the sales effort.
  • Provide demonstration and presentation of Spectroscopy products to customers to support the sales effort.
  • Provide demonstration and presentation of Protein Sequencer to customers to support the sales effort.
  • Develop application notes and other technical documents to support the sales and marketing effort.
  • Provide training, telephone, web and on-site technical support of biotech products.
  • Perform applications work as required to fulfill specific customer’s and collaborator’s needs.
  • Present technical marketing presentation at conferences, trade shows and at selected institutions.
  • Obtain market competitive information for biotech products and assist in its analysis for the sales force.
  • Cooperate with Shimadzu Subsidiaries worldwide.
  • Must travel overnight and drive, as the position requires both domestically and internationally.
  • Prepare monthly reports to include lab activities, research results and market related issues.
  • Provide technical support to customers by phone, email, webinar and on-site visits.
  • Prepare and/or review marketing materials as required.Knowledge
  • Requirements:
    This position’s primary focus is to provide technical expertise and applications development to our customers, sales force, technical support and service personnel of biotech Products to ensure that Shimadzu meets or exceeds its goal and objectives. This person must be the expert in all facets of application fields using biotech products for qualitative and quantitative analysis.

    Education and/or Experience:
    Incumbent must have at least a MS Degree in Chemistry (or a closely related field) while a Ph.D. is highly preferred. With Ph.D. degree, 2-5 years experience is necessary; with MS degree, 5-10 years experience is required. Marketing and/or business experience within a manufacturing or distribution business in biotech and/or mass spectrometry a big plus.

    To apply, please visit http://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/employment
    Thank you for your interest in Shimadzu Scientific Instruments!
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    3. Analytical Chemist: Drug and Metabolite Analysis

    Well established and reputable Government Contractor is seeking Analytical Chemistry
    Professional/Research Scientist that can work independently with limited guidance to provide
    support at DC Metro based Federal Agency.

    Job Description

    Provide analytical services for drug and metabolites concentrations in bioanalysis samples and
    support ongoing research. Specific projects requiring support are the measurement of valproic
    acid, oseltamivir and their metabolites, the identification and measurement of benzocaine,
    lidocaine and their metabolites, and tyrosine kinase inhibitor concentrations from both in vivo
    and in vitro systems.

    Responsibilities:

  • Run LC-MS assays for studies as directed.
  • Maintain a complete record of all investigations.
  • Contribute to the design and interpretation of the investigation.
  • Work with existing staff to develop and validate LC-MS assays.
  • Report weekly or more frequently as necessary the progress of each activity to the
    Program Manager
  • Assist in the design and development of new methods.
  • Job Requirements

  • Must have a background in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and/or
    chemistry.
  • Must have experience with small molecule quantitative liquid chromatography-mass
    spectrometry.
  • Experience with Thermo, Agilent, and/or Waters mass spectrometers is highly desired.
  • Experience with bio analysis and sample preparation is highly desired.
  • Experience with metabolite screening and method development is advantageous but not
    required.
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture including seeding, growth, maintenance,
    collection and storage is desired.
  • Knowledge of basic laboratory safety, including the proper precautions in handling
    human samples, will be required.
  • Basic radiation safety training is advantageous but not required.
  • Basic office software skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are required and basic
    statistical data analysis skills are highly desired.
  • Send resumes to resume@northstar-technology.com, 757-436-4694 (Fax) with Analytical
    Chemist/Scientist III in the subject line.

    NorthStar Technology Corporation (NST)

    As 8(a), woman-owned small business, NST is an innovative provider of services, products and
    support to government and commercial organizations, servicing clients at 35 locations nationally.
    It is the policy of Northstar Technology Corp., not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for
    employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, and termination. This company further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.
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