Mass Spectrometry Research Specialist – LC/MS Workflow Lead

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

Job summary

UC San Diego's Agilent Center of Excellence in Cellular Intelligence seeks a Staff Research Associate III to coordinate LC/MS-based analytical workflows, interface with cell biology and systems biology projects, and advance metabolomics initiatives.

Under general supervision, you will develop and optimize mass spectrometry methods, oversee daily instrument operations, prepare datasets for collaboration, and train facility users while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on LC/MS instrumentation experience and method development.
• Ability to independently design and optimize analytical workflows.
• Experience interpreting complex data and preparing publication-quality figures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate LC/MS workflows across the Agilent CoE in Cellular Intelligence.
• Support daily instrument operations and maintenance for multiple platforms.
• Develop and optimize analytical methods; assist in data analysis and QC.
• Train trainees and facility users; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

LC/MS analysis

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Publication figures

Team coordination

Education

Advanced degree in analytical chemistry

Tools

Prism

Excel

MS Word

Job description

UC San Diego's Agilent Center of Excellence in Cellular Intelligence seeks a Staff Research Associate III to coordinate LC/MS-based analytical workflows, interface with cell biology and systems biology projects, and advance metabolomics initiatives.

Under general supervision, you will develop and optimize mass spectrometry methods, oversee daily instrument operations, prepare datasets for collaboration, and train facility users while upholding safety and quality standards.