Title: LCMS Laboratory Manager I Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Type: 6-month contract to hire Hours: 8AM-5PM Start: Jan Overview: Join as a Research Specialist to perform a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares data visualizations. Responsibilities + Majority of their time working on LC/MS sample preparation and data acquisition. Sample preparation methods will include protein, metabolite, and lipid isolation from various biological samples, including but not limited to tissue, cell pellets, urine, stool, and blood-derived samples. + Following isolation, will perform and monitor LC/MS instrumentation and data acquisition. + Responsible for analyzing and organizing the LC/MS data collected into various visualization software applications that will be sent to the primary investigator. + Additional primary duties will include monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the LC/MS instrumentation. + Involved in completing basic laboratory functions, including maintaining laboratory equipment, organizing supplies, maintaining data backups, and performing weekly laboratory maintenance. + Must record all work completed in detail in an electronic lab notebook. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related area required + Minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant experience + Experience working in Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) or other analytical chemistry based sample preparation is preferred + Strong background in basic wet laboratory techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction for small molecules and protein extraction and quantification Physical Effort Moderate physical effort required. May be required to sit, stand or move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M3 #LI- Ref: #558-Scientific System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.