At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks:

• Analyze and interpret LC-MS data (primarily QTOF) for qualitative and semi-quantitative chemical characterization studies.
• Evaluate mass spectral data using a weight-of-evidence approach, including critical assessment of database matches, fragmentation patterns, isotopic distributions, and chromatographic behavior.
• Collaborate with technical analysts, chemists, and project managers to communicate findings, resolve discrepancies, and meet client expectations.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., ISO 10993, ISO 17025, GLP).
• Document findings in established systems, supporting traceability and reporting.
• Contribute to method development and optimization by providing feedback on spectral data trends and anomalies.
• Support improvement of SOPs, templates, and data analysis workflows.
• Identify and troubleshoot potential prep or instrument-related issues affecting data integrity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and inter-laboratory collaborations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Your Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Chemistry or a related field with 5+ years relevant experience, or MS/PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in interpreting LC-MS/MS and chromatographic data.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (ISO 17025, ISO 10993, GLP/GMP).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data documentation and review.

Additional Skills/ Knowledge:

• Background in organic chemistry, including functional group recognition and mass fragmentation behavior.
• Experience with extractables & leachables, particularly in a medical device or pharmaceutical context.
• Understanding of instrumental analysis workflows and solution preparation.
• Awareness of how sample prep or instrument anomalies affect data outcomes.
• Familiarity with relevant databases and software for compound identification.
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations (ISO 10993 series of standards, ISO 17025, ISO 13485, GMP and GLPs) supporting a medical device environment
• Strong critical thinking and pattern recognition in mass spectral data
• Full knowledge in the review, evaluation, interpretation, and implementation of internal and external guidance's (e.g., ISO, GLP/GMP/QSIT)

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.