Staff Scientist-LCMS
$150.1k - $206.4kGuardant Health
- # Staff Scientist-LCMSApplylocations: Palo Alto, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-100787**Company Description**Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.**Key Responsibilities*** Develop and optimize targeted LC–MS methods (MRM/PRM) for small molecules, lipids, and/or peptides* Design and refineLC gradients to achieve optimal separation, sensitivity, and throughput* Optimize MS/MS parameters (collision energy, resolution, scan speed, dwell time)* Establish and implement quantification strategies (internal standards, calibration curves, QC normalization)* Evaluate assay performance: precision, accuracy, linearity, dynamic range, LLOQ/ULOQ* Assess and mitigate matrix effects and ion suppression* Operate and troubleshoothigh-resolution MS systems (e.g., Orbitrap) and/or triple quadrupole platforms* Support method transfe**r** across instruments and sites* Integrate workflows with automated sample preparation systems* Document methods and support CLIA/FDA-aligned validation and SOP development**Qualifications*** PhD (or MSc with strong experience) in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field* 5+ years of experience in targeted LC–MS method development* Hands-on expertise withPRM (HRMS)* Strong understanding of quantitative LC–MS workflows in biological matrices**Preferred:*** Experience in lipidomics, proteomics, or clinical assays* Familiarity with regulated environments (CLIA/FDA/ISO)* Experience with high-throughput or automated workflows* Experience with biological specimens.* Experience with high resolution mass spectrometry **AI & Digital Fluency*** Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work. **Hybrid Work Model:****This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients.** The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need.Primary Location: Palo Alto, CAPrimary Location Base Pay Range: $150,100 - $206,400Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $127,585 - $175,440If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $135,090 - $185,760*Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.**Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io**A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).**Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.**All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.* **To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our***Privacy Notice for Job Applicants***.**
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