The laboratory research specialist is responsible for the performance and development of quantitative mass spectrometry (MS) analyses of bio-samples with stable small molecule isotope tracers from unique research projects at the Center of Translational Research on Aging and Longevity (CTRAL) or from (inter)national collaborating research projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Four years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry
- 3 years of experience with operating and development of high throughput GCMS/MS and/or LCMS/MS quantitative applications with biological samples
- Writing/publishing scientific manuscripts
- Working in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory
- Excellent math skills, Excellent chemical-analytical laboratory skills, Excellent data handling and computer skills
Responsibilities
- Will complete quantitative small-molecule mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS) analyses using stable (non-radioactive) isotope methodology to study underlying metabolic pathways and to determine nutritional requirements
- Responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the MS equipment independently for existing applications
- Will assist in the development, improvement, and validation of new stable isotope detection methods to measure small biomolecules/metabolites
- Responsible for the quality control of the produced quantitative MS data
- Data entry into a variety of statistical software to prepare for and conduct analysis and reports/manuscripts (when needed)
- Update/writing Standard Operating Protocols
- Responsible for detailed reports and should be comfortable to work in a multidisciplinary team
Other
- A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
- Ability to multitask and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Must be able to work independently; must be flexible, responsible, self-motivated, and comfortable interacting with multi-disciplinary researchers
- Must demonstrate excellent hands-on operating/development/troubleshooting skills
- All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures
