Metabolomics & Lipidomics MS Specialist — High-Impact Research

King's College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Smart Trials Hub (STH) at King’s College London seeks a Technical Specialist in metabolomics & lipidomics mass spectrometry. The role focuses on sample preparation, method development, and LC-MS/Orbitrap operations, delivering cutting-edge metabolomic research to academic and commercial partners.

Reporting to the STH manager, you will work with a multidisciplinary team on high-resolution MS analyses, maintain data quality, and contribute to multiple research programs on campus.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent experience in chemistry, life sciences or related field.
• Experience with Orbitrap MS and LC-MS method development.
• Experience with lipid/metabolite data analysis tools (Trace Finder, Lipid Search, Compound Discoverer).
• Experience aligning with health, safety, quality and research integrity standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and extraction for complex biological samples.
• Develop analytical methods for targeted and untargeted analyses.
• Operate high-resolution Orbitrap Tribrid mass spectrometers and LC-MS workflows.
• Analyze and interpret lipid and metabolite data; report findings to teams and customers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality research outputs.

Skills

Orbitrap MS

LC-MS

Lipids data analysis

Trace Finder

Lipid Search

Compound Discoverer

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

MSc in chemistry or life sciences

Tools

Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry

LC equipment

Job description

King’s Smart Trials Hub (STH) at King’s College London seeks a Technical Specialist in metabolomics & lipidomics mass spectrometry. The role focuses on sample preparation, method development, and LC-MS/Orbitrap operations, delivering cutting-edge metabolomic research to academic and commercial partners.

Reporting to the STH manager, you will work with a multidisciplinary team on high-resolution MS analyses, maintain data quality, and contribute to multiple research programs on campus.