Research Laboratory Technician

Talent Solutions , part of Manpower Group, for an important pharmaceutical client based in Florence , is currently recruiting a
Research Laboratory Technician
The resource will join the Global Laboratory of Advanced Analytics to support the R&D Projects portfolio. MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Structural characterization of Drug Substances (Small molecules or Biologics) Identification of impurities in Drug Substances and Finished Products (Small   molecules or Biologics) Quantitation of impurities and contaminants in Drug Substances and Finished   Products (Small molecules or Biologics) Development, qualification and validation of new analytical methods for the above   activities Data interpretation Preparation of presentations and reports on the above activities (mainly in   English) Analytical instrumentation calibration, monitoring, troubleshooting and   maintenance Issuing of Standard Operating Procedures / Working instructions for general   laboratory operations and instrument control and maintenance JOB REQUIREMENTS Master's Degree in CTF, Chemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent One - two years of experience in Academic or Pharmaceutical Industries as LCMS/GC-MS specialist for the analysis of organic molecules. Solid background in Organic and Analytical Chemistry, LC or GC interfaced with Mass Spectrometry (preferably HRMS), spectral data interpretation. Flexibility, Good communication skills, Attitude to team working in multi-disciplinary environment, Confidentiality Fluency in English spoken and written Effective knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point), common LC-MS or GC-MS, data acquisition and processing software packages (e.g.: MassLynx, XCalibur, Chromeleon, MassHunter) Contract type: fixed term with prospects