Lab Technician

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Proteomics Core Facility in Stillwater seeks a Laboratory Technician to develop and implement proteomics/protein sample preparation workflows, supporting ongoing and collaborative research.

You will use state-of-the-art HPLC and LC/MS instrumentation, coordinate teammates, and contribute to data collection, analysis, and reporting. This role offers professional growth within the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, engaging with academic and industry partners.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; start date as agreed.
• Two years' experience in proteomics or protein/peptide sample preparation, method development/optimization, including protein isolation, purification, enrichment of modified peptides, and micro/nano scale LC and mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine proteomics sample preparation workflows including automation for HPLC and LC/MS-based analysis.
• Coordinate and assist other team members in sample preparation, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Engage in collaborative research with academia and industry, including OSU proteomics core facility clients.
• Prepare monthly reports on research progress and share the data with the PI, academic, and industry partners.

Skills

Proteomics

Mass spectrometry

Protein sample preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Master's degree

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Uma Aryal, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.50 - $23.00Hourly

About this Position

Oklahoma State University Proteomics Core Facility is seeking to hire a laboratory technician. As a part of our scientific team, this candidate will help to develop and implement proteomics/protein sample preparation workflows, supporting ongoing and collaborative research at the core.

Key responsibilities:

• (1) Develop and refine proteomics sample preparation workflows including automation for HPLC and LC/MS-based analysis.
• (2) Coordinate and assist other team members in sample preparation, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.
• (3) Engage in collaborative research with academia and industry, including OSU proteomics core facility clients.
• (4) Prepare monthly reports on research progress and share the data with the PI, academic, and industry partners.

This position provides access to the state-of-the-art HPLC and LC/MS instrumentation, a collaborative working environment, and opportunity to professional growth.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) provides exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs that produce students who are successful in multiple endeavors, from matriculation into medical and life science graduate research programs, to finding research positions in academe, industry and government. Faculty in the department also conduct research in numerous areas such as plant biochemistry, microbiology, science education, bioinformatics, and cancer and cell biology.

The Department of BMB’s mission is to add to and disseminate understanding of science related to the molecular basis of life in support of the missions of DASNR and OSU. It does so in three ways. First, BMB contributes the expertise of its members to research endeavors in DASNR-supported projects. Though sometimes the contribution is through informal consultation, often it is by full collaborative participation in these projects. Second, BMB maintains facilities, equipment, and services essential for modern molecular biological research and makes these available to all DASNR-supported researchers and researchers throughout the university. Third, through its formal teaching program and its workshop program, BMB provides training in the molecular analysis of life processes that prepares students to join active research teams or health professions as productive members. BMB sees itself at the center of life science research, able to bring together various interests for the advancement of society and humankind. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/biochemistry/?Forwarded=biochemistry.okstate.edu/

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Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Two years' experience in proteomics or protein/peptide sample preparation, method development/optimization, including protein isolation, purification, enrichment of modified peptides, and micro/nano scale LC and mass spectrometry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Biology, biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, mass spectrometry, proteomics, or any related discipline.
• Four years' experience in proteomics or protein/peptide sample preparation, method development/optimization, including protein isolation, purification, enrichment of modified peptides, and micro/nano scale LC and mass spectrometry.