Principal Scientist, Mass Spectrometry
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Driving innovative research initiatives, the full-time Principal Scientist, Mass Spectrometry will apply advanced mass spectrometry technologies to uncover biological insights and develop screening approaches, working onsite in San Carlos, CA.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and execute research programs leveraging mass spectrometry to address biological questions and enhance drug discovery capabilities
- Develop, optimize, and apply mass spectrometry-based workflows for target identification and mechanism-of-action studies
- Analyze and communicate complex mass spectrometry datasets to generate actionable insights for drug discovery
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field with relevant industry experience
- Deep expertise in mass spectrometry, including hands-on experience with LC-MS instrumentation
- Strong experience in developing mass spectrometry-based screening and proteomics workflows
- Ability to apply mass spectrometry to complex biological questions and generate mechanistic insights
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation of mass spectrometry datasets
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