Lead Technical Specialist — Single-Cell Proteomics & MS

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to support the ACRF Single-Cell Cancer Proteomics Laboratory. You will provide specialized technical expertise and oversee advanced mass spectrometry and LCMS workflows across cutting-edge platforms.

You will train users, ensure safety, maintain instruments such as LMD7, cellenONE, and Orbitrap Astral Zoom, and contribute to high-quality research outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• PhD in biomedical research with MS-based Omics is advantageous
• Experience with LCMS workflows in proteomics/metabolomics/lipidomics.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical advice and perform experiments with researchers and staff.
• Oversee operation, optimization and maintenance of lab instrumentation.
• Support single-cell proteomics and related workflows across a multi-user facility.
• Train researchers, students, staff and visitors in safe use of equipment.
• Perform risk assessments and develop safe work procedures.
• Manage technical information requests and quotations for fee-for-service activities.
• Analyze data and contribute to reporting and documentation.
• Coach users and maintain a collaborative lab environment.
• Ensure WHS compliance and maintain a clean lab environment.

Skills

LCMS research

Mass spectrometry operation

Nanoflow LC

Orbitrap instruments

Multi-user lab coordination

Technical training

Data analysis in R

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

PhD in biomedical research (Omics)

Tools

LMD7 microscope

cellenONE single cell sorter

Orbitrap Astral Zoom MS

Job description

University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to support the ACRF Single-Cell Cancer Proteomics Laboratory. You will provide specialized technical expertise and oversee advanced mass spectrometry and LCMS workflows across cutting-edge platforms.

You will train users, ensure safety, maintain instruments such as LMD7, cellenONE, and Orbitrap Astral Zoom, and contribute to high-quality research outcomes in a collaborative environment.