Contract Pharma Mass Spectrometry Biochemist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing.  We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment.  We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Pharma Mass Spectrometry Biochemist (short-term) at our La Jolla site.  This role would last approx. 6 months (no guarantee of length).  Providing successful completion of assignment, employee would be considered for other roles with Cogent Scientific at our La Jolla location.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Performing intact mass analysis for final products and walk-in sample requests.

Executing ESI-MS (Waters) and MALDI-MS (Bruker) workflows.

Conducting deglycosylation and reduction workflows to support structural interpretation.

Utilizing and troubleshooting LC-MS (Agilent), SEC, SEC-MALS (Wyatt/Waters) and other analytical instrumentation.

Using and maintaining LIMS for sample tracking and data entry. 

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field with 2+ years' industry experience or MS with 0-1 year industry experience in a mass spec. focused lab.

Academic research may be considered.

Team player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have good organizational skills and must be detail oriented. 

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This job posting will close by 3/31/2026 date or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.