Research Associate Mass Spectrometry

SONICOM; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days off per year

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a highly motivated researcher to advance mass spectrometry workflows at the London Biofoundry, collaborating with a global team. You will design automated sample preparation and analyze samples across screens and metabolomics/proteomics campaigns.

The post is full-time (35h/week), fixed-term for 24 months from Oct 2026, with potential for extension. Officially the role accommodates PhD status with salary guidance for non-PhD applicants.

Qualifications

• PhD required or in progress. Salary range for non-PhD candidates is £45,399–£48,876 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel workflows for high-throughput mass spectrometry.
• Design and execute automated sample preparation workflows.
• Collaborate with international partners and the London Biofoundry team.

Education

PhD (awarded or in progress)

Job description

You will develop novel workflows for high-throughput mass spectrometry at the London Biofoundry in collaboration with the Biofoundry team, national and international partners. These projects will include the design and execution of fully automated sample preparation workflows, analysis on high-throughput Echo-MS QQQ and TOF systems and the analysis of complex samples across compound screens, direct-to-biology workflows and metabolomics and proteomics in enzyme and strain engineering campaigns.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated and focused team member who will enjoy advancing both technical lab capabilities and analysis workflows in a very collaborative and international environment supported by cutting-edge research platforms.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This is a full-time post (35h per week),fixed-term contract for 24 months starting from October 2026 with potential for extension.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Marko Storch – [e-mail].

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £45,399 - £48,876 per annum.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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