Mass Spec Application Engineer I

Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: Mass Spec DevOps - 813

Primary Purpose

This is a training position, preparing the employee to provide expertise in continuous process improvement and workflow optimization for mass spectrometry-based testing in the clinical laboratory. The Mass Spec Application Engineer I will apply knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry, automation, data analysis, statistics, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry to the implementation of improvements and workflow solutions to mass spectrometry-based tests in a fast-paced production clinical laboratory. Performs all functions below with direct supervision. 

About ARUP:

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development.  Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month.  We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence.  Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

Develops skills to serve as technical advisor for mass spectrometry assays and instrumentation

Gathers user requirements, and contributes to mass spectrometry-based test improvement and optimization 

Assists clinical operations or support teams with problem solving in support of mass spectrometry-based tests. 

Validates instruments and writes technical documents as needed

Prepares for and executes instrument installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQOQPQ)

Analyzes the impact of version upgrades on existing systems and provides recommendations on a plan of action related to system upgrades

Assists the project teams in the cost analysis of new projects, supports capital acquisition, and provides justification for upgrades and additional equipment

Trains staff and works with the lab to develop training modules as necessary

Tracks and manages changes in mass spectrometry-based tests and documentation

Develops protocols for maintenance and monitoring of instrument performance

Effectively communicates project progression and any hurdles with team members and other key stakeholders

Develops modifications for current procedures to improve cost and/or labor efficiency 

Performs literature review to adequately obtain and access all options for assay improvement 

Other duties as assigned

Physical and Other Requirements:

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others.

PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. 

ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling

Vision:  Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance 

Qualifications Education Required Bachelor's Degree or better. Preferred Master's Degree or better. PhD or better. Experience Required Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant technical field and one year of experience as a Mass Spec Application Specialist II, or directly related work experience OR master’s degree in a relevant technical field and two years directly related work experience  OR a Ph.D. in a relevant technical field Preferred Categorical ASCP certification in the applicable discipline, C(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP) Prior experience developing mass spectrometry-based tests Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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