Senior Scientist I, Mass Spectrometry

Role Summary

Tonix Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated scientist in mass spectrometry with knowledge of omics, particularly proteomics and glycomics, and MALDI-MSI. The role is based at the Tonix Research and Development Center in Frederick, Maryland, and involves contributing to therapeutic and biologics development, discovery, production, characterization, and optimization within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute Mass Spectrometry-based research projects in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Aid in expansion of current MS capabilities, including staffing requirements.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of omics (peptide mapping, post-translational modifications, glycan profiling, quantitative analysis) and imaging (sub-cellular, deep content) aspects of multiple projects.
• Coordinate facility workload with protein sciences, immunology, and pathology teams.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams, proposing innovative discoveries and optimization strategies within Tonix's pipeline.
• Uphold company mission and values, emphasizing accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support Tonix on various business initiatives.
• Provide complete and correlated records of all MS work across the entire drug developments for internal teams and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Strong accomplishment record demonstrating the ability to perform independent, high-quality, creative, and impactful research in the fields of Mass Spectrometry-based omics
• Hands-on expertise with Mass Spectrometry-based omics workflows including sample preparation, instrument operation and data processing
• Proven track record operating Mass Spectrometry systems with extensive expertise in HPLC separation techniques
• Ability for minimal travel
• Dedicated team player who can withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Highly organized, results-driven, problem solver, and collaborator
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation

Skills

• MS-based omics expertise (including sample preparation, instrument operation, and data processing)
• Experience with omics workflows (peptide mapping, post-translational modifications, glycan profiling, quantitative analysis)
• Imaging expertise (sub-cellular, deep content) is a plus
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities

Education

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Glycobiology, Analytical Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience, or Master’s degree with minimum 5 years of experience.

Additional Requirements

• Minimal travel