Metabolic Mass Spectrometrist

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Dec 13, 2024
SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career. CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. A Brief Overview Responsible for conducting high throughput quantitative analysis of metabolites in various biological matrices primarily using LCMSMS and GCMS for the support of a clinical biochemical service. What you will do Accurately performs diagnostic tests or procedures of the highest complexity as assigned (advanced tech skill inventory) and reports results through appropriate channels. Completes, evaluates and records all appropriate quality controls and quality assurance markers. Activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary. Demonstrate ability to independently execute laboratory experiments, assists in the development and validation of analytical methods for various metabolic disease biomarkers, steroids, therapeutic drugs and metabolites following College of American Pathologist (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Responsible for assisting others by demonstrating expertise of advance experience and/or training (tech skill inventory) as necessary for laboratory operation. Trains all levels of staff (fellow, researcher, tech specialist, med tech, etc) on high complexity testing procedures and equipment (LCMSMS, GCMS, etc), providing feedback to Manager. Prepares technical documentation drafts for publication and/or procedure manuals. Attends annual American Society for Mass Spectrometry conference (ASMS). Prepares and presents technical education demonstrations to laboratory or medical staff. May publish/present scientific presentations/papers at a national level. Responsible for the continuing education of the section staff. Assist the Manager with the preparation of competency assessment tools. Identifies own learning needs with regards to new projects and partners with the director, CHOP resources or other outside sources for resources. Participates in national and local professional organizations as permitted. Successfully completes 12 units of approved continuing education activities during evaluation cycle. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific field Required Master's Degree analytical chemistry, biochemistry or a related scientific field Preferred Experience Qualifications At least six (6) years experience. Required Skills and Abilities 2 years experience using LC/MS/MS Knowledge of computers Ability to handle confidential materials Communication, technical and organizational skills Ability to handle and interpret data To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor \| Tobacco Statement