Mass Spectrometry Scientist — Multi-Omics & Collaborations

Stowers Institute for Medical Research; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City seeks a Scientist to develop and apply cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based multi-omics approaches to support diverse research programs. You will design and implement MS experiments, process and analyze data, and contribute to publications and grants.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with collaborators across teams, while maintaining rigorous documentation and

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Several years of demonstrated experience working in a scientific laboratory setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with collaborators to discuss goals and design analytical workflows.
• Perform sample processing and data acquisition for protein identification and PTMs.
• Process, analyze and visualize large MS datasets.
• Write project reports and prepare figures for publications or grants.
• Maintain detailed documentation and track samples in LIMS.
• Adapt and develop new analytical pipelines for collaborators’ needs.
• Stay current with leading-edge mass spectrometry through literature and conferences.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate service for MS and HPLC systems.

Skills

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in chemistry/biochemistry/molecular biology

Master's in a related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry hardware

LIMS

Data analysis software

Job description

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City seeks a Scientist to develop and apply cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based multi-omics approaches to support diverse research programs. You will design and implement MS experiments, process and analyze data, and contribute to publications and grants.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with collaborators across teams, while maintaining rigorous documentation and