Mass Spectrometry Research Associate, Metabolomics & Data

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego invites applications for the Staff Research Associate III in Cellular & Molecular Medicine. Under general supervision, you will coordinate advanced LC/MS workflows, integrate analytical chemistry with multidisciplinary projects, and support the Agilent Center of Excellence operations.

The role requires extensive LC/MS experience, method development, data processing, and collaboration with researchers across cell biology and systems biology.

Qualifications

• Theoretical/practical knowledge in analytical chemistry or related field.
• Experience with LC/MS instrumentation and data analysis.
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate advanced LC/MS workflows within the Agilent Center of Excellence.
• Support daily laboratory operations and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Assist multidisciplinary teams with data processing and data formatting for collaboration.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Independent worker

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Advanced degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

Tools

LC/MS instrumentation

Mass spectrometry methods

Prism/Excel

Job description

University of California San Diego invites applications for the Staff Research Associate III in Cellular & Molecular Medicine. Under general supervision, you will coordinate advanced LC/MS workflows, integrate analytical chemistry with multidisciplinary projects, and support the Agilent Center of Excellence operations.

The role requires extensive LC/MS experience, method development, data processing, and collaboration with researchers across cell biology and systems biology.