Sr Research Specialist

Located at 211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, NY 14586 in the Regional Toxicology department (500224). Full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, development, validation, implementation, and optimization of clinical assays on LC-MS.
• Evaluate new LC and MS instrumentation and testing platforms.
• Provide technical leadership for laboratory-developed tests and advanced diagnostic services.
• Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting, staff development, regulatory compliance, and strategic technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to expand testing capabilities, improve operational performance, and support the department's clinical, academic, research, and innovation missions.
• Lead the development, validation, implementation, optimization, and lifecycle management of clinical assays and laboratory-developed tests on LC-MS/MS, including experimental design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and transition into clinical operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CAP, CLIA, FDA, New York State Department of Health, and other standards governing clinical laboratory testing.
• Evaluate, implement, and support new instrumentation, analytical technologies, and testing platforms to advance laboratory capabilities, quality, efficiency, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Serve as the laboratory's technical expert in LCMS and related analytical technologies, providing advanced troubleshooting and resolution of complex assay, instrumentation, and operational issues.
• Support the development of technical procedures, validation plans, training materials, and other documentation necessary to support assay implementation, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, clinicians, scientists, and external partners to support innovation initiatives, new test development, scientific publications, grant applications, and strategic technology planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience involving direct assistance to researchers required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PhD preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS-based analytical platforms, including assay development, validation, optimization, troubleshooting, and implementation.
• Experience with both small molecules and protein/peptide analyses, preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed required.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively