Mass Spectrometry Core Technician

Van Andel Institute; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Andel Institute is hiring a full-time Core Technician to join the Mass Spectrometry Core in Grand Rapids, MI for a one-year funded position. The role focuses on preparing samples, supporting metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics workflows, and maintaining rigorous data and instrument quality.

Training is provided and the position offers opportunities to grow technical skills. You will operate in a collaborative lab environment, adhere to SOPs, and contribute to method development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and label tissues accurately.
• Assist metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics workflows.
• Maintain and culture cells.
• Follow SOPs and QA protocols.
• Basic LC/MS mobile phase prep and GCMS maintenance.
• General core facility tasks and meticulous record-keeping.
• Learn data analysis software used by the core.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical documentation

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline

Tools

LC/MS

GC/MS

Mass Spec Instrumentation

Job description

Van Andel Institute is hiring a full-time Core Technician to join the Mass Spectrometry Core in Grand Rapids, MI for a one-year funded position. The role focuses on preparing samples, supporting metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics workflows, and maintaining rigorous data and instrument quality.

Training is provided and the position offers opportunities to grow technical skills. You will operate in a collaborative lab environment, adhere to SOPs, and contribute to method development and